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The Key

Original title: Kagi
  • 1974
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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The Key (1974)
ComedyDrama

An elderly college professor wants to bring the joys of sex to his wife. He bribes his son in law to shag her because it makes him jealous and he can perform better. He keeps a journal of hi... Read allAn elderly college professor wants to bring the joys of sex to his wife. He bribes his son in law to shag her because it makes him jealous and he can perform better. He keeps a journal of his fantasies in a locked cupboard, hence the title, and hopes that his wife will find the k... Read allAn elderly college professor wants to bring the joys of sex to his wife. He bribes his son in law to shag her because it makes him jealous and he can perform better. He keeps a journal of his fantasies in a locked cupboard, hence the title, and hopes that his wife will find the key and read it.

  • Director
    • Tatsumi Kumashiro
  • Writers
    • Tatsumi Kumashiro
    • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki
  • Stars
    • Yuki Aresa
    • Hideo Kanze
    • Tokuko Watanabe
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    40
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tatsumi Kumashiro
    • Writers
      • Tatsumi Kumashiro
      • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki
    • Stars
      • Yuki Aresa
      • Hideo Kanze
      • Tokuko Watanabe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Yuki Aresa
    • Ikuko
    Hideo Kanze
    Hideo Kanze
    • Ikuko's Husband
    Tokuko Watanabe
    • Toshiko
    Kenzô Kawarasaki
    • Kimura
    Yoshi Katô
    Yoshi Katô
    • Dr. Sôma
    Shigeko Ando
    • Baya
    • (as Shigeko Andô)
    Moeko Ezawa
    • Dress Shop Owner
    Taiji Tonoyama
    Taiji Tonoyama
    • Chiropractor
    Chigusa Takayama
    • Director
      • Tatsumi Kumashiro
    • Writers
      • Tatsumi Kumashiro
      • Jun'ichirô Tanizaki
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    • Release date
      • May 4, 1974 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Nikkatsu.com (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Anahtar
    • Production company
      • Nikkatsu
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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