Movie: The Net

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rossana Podestà
Rossana Podestà

Rossana

Crox Alvarado
Crox Alvarado

Antonio

Armando Silvestre
Armando Silvestre

José Luis

Guillermo Cramer
Guillermo Cramer

Rivera

Carlos Riquelme
Carlos Riquelme

Sponge Trader

Margarito Luna
Margarito Luna

Fisherman

Antonio Bribiesca
Antonio Bribiesca

Guitar player

Emilio Garibay
Emilio Garibay

Policeman

Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'

Bartender

Armando Velasco
Armando Velasco

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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.

  • Release Date

    1953-06-08

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    Español
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