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Key Largo

  • 19481948
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  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
40K
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Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Edward G. Robinson in Key Largo (1948)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
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  • Drama
A man visits his war buddy's family hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other.A man visits his war buddy's family hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other.A man visits his war buddy's family hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
40K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Huston
  • Writers
    • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
    • John Huston(screenplay)
    • Maxwell Anderson(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Lauren Bacall
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  • Director
    • John Huston
  • Writers
    • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
    • John Huston(screenplay)
    • Maxwell Anderson(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Lauren Bacall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 197User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Key Largo
    Trailer 2:24
    Key Largo

    Photos91

    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Lional Barrymore 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Edward G. Robinson, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart, Felipa Gomez, and Lauren Bacall 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Lionel Barrymore, Lauren Bacall, and Humphrey Bogart 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart and Lionel Barrymore 1948 Warner Bros.
    "Key Largo" Humphrey Bogart & Edward G. Robinson. 1948 Warner Bros.
    Edward G. Robinson behind the scenes of "Key Largo." 1948 Warner Bros.
    Edward G. Robinson behind the scenes of "Key Largo." 1948 Warner Bros.

    Top cast

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    Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    • Frank McCloudas Frank McCloud
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Johnny Roccoas Johnny Rocco
    Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    • Nora Templeas Nora Temple
    Lionel Barrymore
    Lionel Barrymore
    • James Templeas James Temple
    Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor
    • Gaye Dawnas Gaye Dawn
    Thomas Gomez
    Thomas Gomez
    • Richard 'Curly' Hoffas Richard 'Curly' Hoff
    Harry Lewis
    Harry Lewis
    • Edward 'Toots' Bassas Edward 'Toots' Bass
    John Rodney
    John Rodney
    • Deputy Clyde Sawyeras Deputy Clyde Sawyer
    Marc Lawrence
    Marc Lawrence
    • Ziggyas Ziggy
    Dan Seymour
    Dan Seymour
    • Angel Garciaas Angel Garcia
    Monte Blue
    Monte Blue
    • Sheriff Ben Wadeas Sheriff Ben Wade
    William Haade
    William Haade
    • Ralph Feeneyas Ralph Feeney
    Beulah Archuletta
    • Bus Passengeras Bus Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Luther Crockett
    • Ziggy's Henchman #1as Ziggy's Henchman #1
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Flaherty
    Pat Flaherty
    • The Traveleras The Traveler
    • (uncredited)
    Felipa Gómez
    • Old Indian Womanas Old Indian Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Jerome
    • Ziggy's Henchman #2as Ziggy's Henchman #2
    • (uncredited)
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Dispatcheras Dispatcher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Huston
    • Writers
      • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
      • John Huston(screenplay)
      • Maxwell Anderson(based on the play by)
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    • Trivia
      Although they played on-screen enemies, off-screen Humphrey Bogart and Edward G. Robinson treated each other with great respect. Bogart insisted Robinson be treated like a major star, and he would not come to the set until Robinson was ready. Often, he would go to Robinson's trailer to personally escort him to the set.
    • Goofs
      During the confrontation between Rocco and Nora (after his shave), the scratch mark from Nora changes sides of Rocco's face.
    • Quotes

      Frank McCloud: When your head says one thing and your whole life says another, your head always loses.

    • Crazy credits
      At the southernmost point of the United States are the Florida Keys, a string of small islands held together by a concrete causeway. Largest of these remote coral islands is Key Largo.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tales from the Crypt: You, Murderer (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Moanin' Low
      (uncredited)

      Music by Ralph Rainger

      Lyrics by Howard Dietz

      Sung by Claire Trevor

    User reviews197

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good drama
    Key Largo is a remote island off the coast of Florida. It's connected to the mainland by a concrete causeway. Frank McCloud (Humphrey Bogart) goes there to visit the father of a dead army buddy. He meets him (Lionel Barrymore) and his buddies widow (Lauren Bacall). He also discovers criminal Johnny Rocco (Edward G. Robinson) is holed up there with his gang and alcoholic girlfriend (Claire Trevor). A hurricane hits and they're all stranded on the island together...and Johnny and his gang have guns and nasty tempers...

    Bogart and Bacall's last movie together and a good one too. This was based on a play and it sometimes shows. Characters tend to give long speeches explaining who they are and their motivations. Still it's well-written and acted and beautifully directed by John Huston. When the hurricane hits the special effects are actually pretty good with cool sound effects too.

    The acting is (with one exception) good. Bogart seemed incapable of giving a bad performance and he's just great here. Robinson doesn't show up until nearly 30 minutes in--but you always know he's there. He's OK but I think he played the gangster role once too often. Barrymore is given little to do but he is good. Trevor is superb in her small role--she understandably won a Best Supporting Actress award for this. Surprisingly Bacall is terrible! She's stone faced throughout and gives a bad performance. Maybe she didn't click with the director (Huston was not known for his tact and tended to be a screamer).

    Still it's a good solid drama--worth catching. I give it an 8.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 31, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Gangster in Key Largo
    • Filming locations
      • Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,017,420
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,524,420
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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