The Man in the Net
“The Most Suspense-Charged 97 Minutes in Motion Pictures!”
Synopsis
An artist living in a quiet Connecticut town is the main suspect in the disappearance of his shrew wife. Things turn ugly when the townsfolk attempt to take the law into their own hands.
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The Man in the Net 1959 -Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-16
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
John Hamilton
Carolyn Jones
Linda Hamilton
Diane Brewster
Vicki Carey
John Lupton
Brad Carey
Charles McGraw
Sheriff Steve Ritter
Tom Helmore
Gordon Moreland
Betty Lou Holland
Roz Moreland
John Alexander
Mr. Carey
Edward Binns
State Police Capt. Green
Kathryn Givney
Mrs. Carey
Barbara Beaird
Emily Jones
Susan Gordon
Angel Jones
Michael McGreevey
Buck Ritter
Charles Herbert
Timmy Moreland
Steven Perry
Leroy
Dee Carroll
Psychiatrist's Nurse (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Reginald Rose, Hugh Wheeler
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Man in the Net
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Reginald Rose, Hugh Wheeler
Hans J. Salter
John F. Seitz
Richard V. Heermance
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Reginald Rose
Writer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Net
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What is The Man in the Net about?
An artist living in a quiet Connecticut town is the main suspect in the disappearance of his shrew wife. Things turn ugly when the townsfolk attempt to take the law into their own hands.
Who directed The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Man in the Net?
The principal cast of The Man in the Net includes Alan Ladd, Carolyn Jones, Diane Brewster, John Lupton, Charles McGraw.
When was The Man in the Net released and how long is it?
The Man in the Net was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Net?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Net was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).