The Man in the Net (1959): Cast & Plot
The Man in the Net is a 1959 drama thriller directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Alan Ladd as John Hamilton, Carolyn Jones and Charles McGraw. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Net About?
The premise of The Man in the Net without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A talented artist residing in a quiet Connecticut town becomes the prime suspect after his sharp‑tongued wife vanishes without a trace. As suspicion spreads, the frightened community takes justice into its own hands, leading to escalating tension and a gripping fight for truth.
The Man in the Net Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alcoholic wife
- painter as artist
- birthday dinner
- secret cave
- murder of wife
- police captain
- compromising audio recording
- based on the novel of the same name
- vigilante gang
- society melodrama
- murder mystery
- commercial artist
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- husband wife relationship
- cement
- new england town
- alcoholism
- outsider
- extramarital affair
- local policeman
- out of town job interview
- suitcase
- city dump
- stoning a man
- 28 year old woman
- abuse victim
- cowardly failure
- injustice
- children
- false accusation
- marriage
- gold bracelet
- friendship
- marital infidelity
- mental illness
- lure of riches
- small town life
- train ride
- rich man
- woman with a black eye
- rumors
- abandoned house
- loveless marriage
- arranged marriage
- murder confession
- pre adolescent
- art studio
- classical music
- dysfunctional marriage
- child's birthday party
- embarrassing moment
The Man in the Net Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd leads the cast as John Hamilton, with Carolyn Jones as Linda Hamilton and Charles McGraw as Sheriff Steve Ritter. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
- Alan Ladd as John Hamilton
- Carolyn Jones as Linda Hamilton
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Charles McGraw as Sheriff Steve Ritter - Michael McGreevey as Buck Ritter
Also Starring in The Man in the Net
· 12 more- Kathryn Givney Mrs. Carey
- Diane Brewster Vicki Carey
- Tom Helmore Gordon Moreland
- Charles Herbert Timmy Moreland
- Betty Lou Holland Roz Moreland
- John Lupton Brad Carey
- John Alexander Mr. Carey
- Susan Gordon Angel Jones
- Barbara Beaird Emily Jones
- Edward Binns State Police Capt. Green
- Dee Carroll Psychiatrist's Nurse (uncredited)
- Steven Perry Leroy
More from Michael Curtiz
More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.
The Man in the Net Plot Summary
What happens in The Man in the Net from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ex-commercial artist John Hamilton and his wife Linda Hamilton have left New York and settled in Stoneville, a quiet corner of the New England countryside. John pours his energy into sketching the town’s children, a circle of youngsters who feel almost like a second family to him, and his friendship with them offers a comforting distraction from his stalled ambitions as a fine artist. Yet the wind-down of his latest art show stings with bad reviews, dampening his hopes and coloring Linda’s longing for the city, where John has been offered a lucrative position at his old firm.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man in the Net, scene by scene
The Man in the Net Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Man in the Net.
How Well Do You Know The Man in the Net?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of John Hamilton at the start of the film?
Cars in The Man in the Net
9 cars on screen, including the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Special.
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1953 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1954 Pontiac Chieftain Special Important role -
1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design 3100 Minor role -
1957 Chrysler New Yorker Minor role
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The Man in the Net FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man in the Net, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Man in the Net released?
The Man in the Net was released on June 10, 1959.
Who directed The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net stars Alan Ladd as John Hamilton, Carolyn Jones as Linda Hamilton and Charles McGraw as Sheriff Steve Ritter, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Man in the Net have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Net has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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