The Key
La chiave
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Synopsis
In 1940s Venice, after twenty years' marriage, retired art critic Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa feel their passion waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.
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The Key (1983) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-23
Top Cast
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Stefania Sandrelli
Teresa Rolfe
Frank Finlay
Nino Rolfe
Franco Branciaroli
Laszlo Apony
Barbara Cupisti
Lisa Rolfe
Armando Marra
Maria Grazia Bon
Giulietta
Gino Cavalieri
Don Rusetto
Piero Bortoluzzi
Memo Longobardi
Irma Veithen
The Nurse
Eolo Capritti
Maria Pia Colonnello
Milly Corinaldi
Giustina
Edgardo Fugagnoli
Luciano Gasper
Giovanni Michelagnoli
Dr. Fano
Osiride Pevarello
Sara Tagliapietra
Mirella Zardo
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tinto Brass
- Screenplay & Story
- Tinto Brass, Junichirō Tanizaki
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La chiave
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Selenia Cinematografica, International Video Service, San Francisco Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tinto Brass
Tinto Brass, Junichirō Tanizaki
Ennio Morricone
Silvano Ippoliti
Tinto Brass
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Tinto Brass
Writer
Tinto Brass
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Tinto Brass
Editor
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Paolo Biagetti
Production Design
Jost Jakob
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Key
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What is The Key about?
In 1940s Venice, after twenty years' marriage, retired art critic Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa feel their passion waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Tinto Brass.
Who stars in The Key?
The principal cast of The Key includes Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti, Armando Marra.
When was The Key released and how long is it?
The Key was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Key was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Key based on a book or true story?
The Key is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junichirō Tanizaki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Key?
The Key holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).