The Net
La Red
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilio Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Neftalí Beltrán, Emilio Fernández
- Original Score
- Antonio Díaz Conde
- Original Title
- La Red
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Reforma Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilio Fernández
Neftalí Beltrán, Emilio Fernández
Antonio Díaz Conde
Alex Phillips
Jorge Busto
Salvador Elizondo
Department Leadership Roster
Emilio Fernández
Director
Neftalí Beltrán
Screenplay
Emilio Fernández
Screenplay
Jesús Bracho
Production Design
Jorge Busto
Editor
Antonio Díaz Conde
Original Music Composer
Salvador Elizondo
Producer
Alex Phillips
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Net
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What is The Net about?
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.
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by Emilio Fernández.
Who stars in The Net?
The principal cast of The Net includes Rossana Podestà, Crox Alvarado, Armando Silvestre, Guillermo Cramer, Carlos Riquelme.
When was The Net released and how long is it?
The Net was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Net?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Net was composed by Antonio Díaz Conde.