The Key_
"TOO HOT for Italian cinemas! Judges close down all theatres screening "THE KEY"!"
Art professor Nino Rolfe attempts to break down his wife Teresa's conventional modesty. Noticing her affection for their daughter's fiancé, Nino instigates her sexual interest in him - setting off a chain of unexpected events and emotional complications...
Director
Tinto Brass
Starring
Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Key was released 43 years ago in 1983.
The Key is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Stefania Sandrelli
Teresa Rolfe
Frank Finlay
Nino Rolfe
Franco Branciaroli
Laszlo Apony
Barbara Cupisti
Lisa Rolfe
Armando Marra
MG
Maria Grazia Bon
Giulietta
Gino Cavalieri
Don Rusetto
PB
Piero Bortoluzzi
Memo Longobardi
IV
Irma Veithen
The Nurse
Eolo Capritti
MP
Maria Pia Colonnello
Milly Corinaldi
Giustina
EF
Edgardo Fugagnoli
LG
Luciano Gasper
GM
Giovanni Michelagnoli
Dr. Fano
Osiride Pevarello
ST
Sara Tagliapietra
MZ
Mirella Zardo
PB
Paolo Biagetti
Tinto Brass
Father Confessor
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (3)
Selenia Cinematografica
International Video Service
San Francisco Film
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (432 votes)
Popularity
6
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Key about?
Art professor Nino Rolfe attempts to break down his wife Teresa's conventional modesty. Noticing her affection for their daughter's fiancé, Nino instigates her sexual interest in him - setting off a chain of unexpected events and emotional complications...
How long is The Key?
The Key has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who directed The Key?
The Key was directed by Tinto Brass.
Who stars in The Key?
The cast of The Key includes Stefania Sandrelli, Frank Finlay, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti, Armando Marra.
What is the rating of The Key?
The Key has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 432 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (19)
infidelity
jealousy
husband wife relationship
sexual obsession
obsession
key
fascism
diary
perversion
sexploitation
photograph
older man younger woman relationship
lust
desire
extramarital affair
obsessive love
cuckold
exhibitionism
erotic movie