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The Steel Key

The Steel Key

EXCITEMENT ALL THE WAY!

5.5 / 1019531h 9m

Synopsis

An adventurer investigates the theft of a formula for hardened steel, assisted by his girlfriend.

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Status: Released

Director: Robert S. Baker

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Main Cast

Terence Morgan

Terence Morgan

Johnny O'Flynn

Joan Rice

Joan Rice

Doreen Wilson

Raymond Lovell

Raymond Lovell

Inspector Forsythe

Dianne Foster

Dianne Foster

Sylvia Newman

Colin Tapley

Colin Tapley

Dr. Crabtree

Esmond Knight

Esmond Knight

Prof. Newman

Mark Baker

Mark Baker

Dr. Metcalfe

Cyril Conway

Sgt. Cove

Hector Ross

Beroni

Arthur Lovegrove

Gilchrist

User Reviews

CinemaSerf

Terence Morgan has a bit of a glint in his eye here as "Johnny", a bit of an opportunist who finds himself embroiled in a plot to abduct a professor (Esmond Knight) and pinch his formula for hardened steel that could revolutionise production and durability. Together with his charming - and quite wily - girlfriend "Doreen" (Joan Rice) they have to thwart these would be thieves and save the boffin whilst convincing Scotland Yard's finest "Insp. Forsythe" (Raymond Lovell) that they are on the level too! It's quite a lively affair and the sort of roguish, but honourable, antics of the star really did remind me of a "Simon Templar" type of character. It's all pretty predicable fayre, but there are a few fun cameos from amongst the supporting cast and it whizzes along fine for an hour. You'll never remember it afterwards, but it's perfectly watchable on a wet afternoon.