The Net
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Antonio dives for sponges which are sold by his sweetheart Rossana. One day, the escaped prisoner José-Luis appears and is hid by his friend Antonio. Although José-Luis does not want to betray his friend, a love affair with tragic consequences between him and Rossana develops. The Net was one of Mexico's entries at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival.
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Cast
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Rossana Podestà
Rossana
Known for
Helen of Troy
Ulysses
Crox Alvarado
Antonio
Known for
The Robot vs. The Aztec Mummy
The Bat Woman
Armando Silvestre
José Luis
Known for
The Impostor
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Guillermo Cramer
Rivera
Also in
Pueblerina
Mark of the Dead Man
Carlos Riquelme
Sponge Trader
Known for
El patrullero 777
Snow White and Her 7 Lovers
Margarito Luna
Fisherman
Known for
The Beast of Hollow Mountain
The Vampire
Antonio Bribiesca
Guitar player
Also in
Ahí viene Martín Corona
Sucedió en México
Emilio Garibay
Policeman
Known for
Robinson Crusoe
The Poulterer Hawk
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Bartender
Known for
Por mis pistolas
Armando Velasco
Known for
Si yo fuera diputado
Lilia Fresno
Also in
Return to Youth
Emilio Fernández Director · Neftalí Beltrán Screenplay Antonio Díaz Conde Composer
United States release May 16, 1956 · Produced in Mexico · Original title La Red
Production
Reforma Films
Production
Mexico
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Languages
Original title
La Red
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · June 8, 1953
Theatrical
United States · May 16, 1956
Theatrical
Belgium
March 26, 1954 · Limited theatrical
France
November 4, 1953 · Theatrical
Germany
September 30, 1958 · TV · DFF
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