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The Net

The Net

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 8, 1953

Runtime

1h 20m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

65%

Original Title

La Red

Production Companies

Reforma Films

Director

Emilio Fernández

Description

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.