The Net (1953)

  • NR
  • 06/08/1953 (MX)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 20m

Overview

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.

Emilio Fernández

Director, Screenplay

Neftalí Beltrán

Screenplay

Cast

Rossana Podestà's headshot

Rossana Podestà

Rossana
Crox Alvarado's headshot

Crox Alvarado

Antonio
Armando Silvestre's headshot

Armando Silvestre

José Luis
Guillermo Cramer's headshot

Guillermo Cramer

Rivera
Carlos Riquelme's headshot

Carlos Riquelme

Sponge Trader
Margarito Luna's headshot

Margarito Luna

Fisherman
Antonio Bribiesca's headshot

Antonio Bribiesca

Guitar player
Emilio Garibay's headshot

Emilio Garibay

Policeman

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