The Key
Ключ
Synopsis
The film is a cautionary tale about the need to develop good work habits, personal responsibility and conscience in life.
Top Cast
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Gennadiy Dudnik
Robot-lyricist (voice)
Anna Komolova
Boy (voice)
Georgiy Vitsin
daddy (voice)
Valentina Tumanova
Robot baby (voice)
Rina Zelyonaya
fairy Hiacintha (voice)
Tatyana Pelttser
fairy Tulipina (voice)
Vera Orlova
Mommy (voice)
Elena Ponsova
fairy Gatekeeper (voice)
Vladimir Gribkov
academician (voice)
Larisa Pashkova
fairy Liliana (voice)
Vladimir Lepko
Dragon head I (voice)
Sergei Martinson
Dragon head III(voice)
Georgi Tusuzov
loudspeaker
Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya
Dragon head IV (voice)
Anatoliy Papanov
Dragon head II(voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lev Atamanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Volpin, Raisa Frichinskaya
- Original Score
- Lev Solin
- Original Title
- Ключ
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lev Atamanov
Mikhail Volpin, Raisa Frichinskaya
Lev Solin
Mikhail Druyan
Lidiya Kyaksht
Fyodor Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Lev Atamanov
Director
Lidiya Kyaksht
Editor
Mikhail Volpin
Writer
Lev Solin
Original Music Composer
Mikhail Druyan
Director of Photography
Fyodor Ivanov
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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BD Release: 1961-1965
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Key
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Key about?
The film is a cautionary tale about the need to develop good work habits, personal responsibility and conscience in life.
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Lev Atamanov.
Who stars in The Key?
The principal cast of The Key includes Gennadiy Dudnik, Anna Komolova, Georgiy Vitsin, Valentina Tumanova, Rina Zelyonaya.
When was The Key released and how long is it?
The Key was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Key was composed by Lev Solin.