The Key(1983)
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Overview
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.
Director
Tinto Brass
Studio
Selenia Cinematografica
Cast
Stefania Sandrelli
as Teresa Rolfe
Frank Finlay
as Nino Rolfe
Franco Branciaroli
as Laszlo Apony
Barbara Cupisti
as Lisa Rolfe
Armando Marra
as
Maria Grazia Bon
as Giulietta
Gino Cavalieri
as Don Rusetto
Piero Bortoluzzi
as Memo Longobardi
Irma Veithen
as The Nurse
Eolo Capritti
as
Maria Pia Colonnello
as
Milly Corinaldi
as Giustina
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
Italian
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Selenia Cinematografica • International Video Service • San Francisco Film
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Where can I watch The Key?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Key (1983).
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 and released in 1983. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Key?▼
The Key has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Key?▼
The cast of The Key includes Stefania Sandrelli as Teresa Rolfe, Frank Finlay as Nino Rolfe, Franco Branciaroli as Laszlo Apony, Barbara Cupisti as Lisa Rolfe, Armando Marra as and more.
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