The Net

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Emilio Fernández

Writers

Neftalí Beltrán, Emilio Fernández

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Country

Mexico

Release date

8 June 1953

Ensemble

Cast

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  Rossana Podestà

  Rossana

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  Crox Alvarado

  Antonio

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  Armando Silvestre

  José Luis

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  Guillermo Cramer

  Rivera

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  Carlos Riquelme

  Sponge Trader

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  Margarito Luna

  Fisherman

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  Antonio Bribiesca

  Guitar player

• Emilio Garibay

  Policeman

• Manuel Vergara 'Manver'

  Bartender

• Armando Velasco

• Lilia Fresno