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Romantic drama

The Net (1953): Cast

The Net (1953) movie poster

The Net is a 1953 romantic drama directed by Emilio Fernández, starring Crox Alvarado as Antonio, Rossana Podestà and Armando Silvestre. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Net (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Net About?

The premise of The Net without spoilers.

Antonio makes a living diving for sponges, which his sweetheart Rossana sells at the local market. When escaped prisoner José‑Luis shows up, Antonio shelters him despite the risk. Though José‑Luis tries not to betray his friend, he and Rossana begin a doomed affair that ends in tragedy. The Net was entered by Mexico at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival.

The Net Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • mujer transparentando pezones
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Cast & crew

The Net Cast & Characters

Crox Alvarado leads the cast as Antonio, with Rossana Podestà as Rossana and Armando Silvestre as José Luis. Directed by Emilio Fernández; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Emilio Fernández

More films directed by Emilio Fernández: La Choca, El impostor, Una cita de amor and La Tierra del Fuego se apaga.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Net

2 cars on screen: the 1937 Hillman Minx Magnificent and the 1950 MG TD.

  • 1937 Hillman Minx Magnificent in The Net 1937 Hillman Minx Magnificent Minor role
  • 1950 MG TD in The Net 1950 MG TD Minor role

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FAQ

The Net FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Net, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Net?

The Net runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Net released?

The Net was released on June 8, 1953.

Who directed The Net?

The Net was directed by Emilio Fernández.

More films by Emilio Fernández

Who is in the cast of The Net?

The Net stars Crox Alvarado as Antonio, Rossana Podestà as Rossana and Armando Silvestre as José Luis, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Net have a post-credit scene?

No. The Net has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Net in?

The original language of The Net is Spanish.

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