The Net (1953)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.461 |
Directed By
Emilio Fernández
Crew
Emilio Fernández
Emilio Fernández
Neftalí Beltrán
Dario Cabañas
Elda Loza
Salvador Elizondo
Antonio Díaz Conde
Alex Phillips
Jorge Busto
Jesús Bracho
TOP CAST
Rossana Podestà
Rossana
Crox Alvarado
Antonio
Armando Silvestre
José Luis
Guillermo Cramer
Rivera
Carlos Riquelme
Sponge Trader
Margarito Luna
Fisherman
Antonio Bribiesca
Guitar player
Emilio Garibay
Policeman
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
Bartender
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