The Net

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.

Cast

Rossana Podestà

as Rossana

Crox Alvarado

as Antonio

Armando Silvestre

as José Luis

Guillermo Cramer

as Rivera

Carlos Riquelme

as Sponge Trader

Margarito Luna

as Fisherman

Antonio Bribiesca

as Guitar player

Emilio Garibay

as Policeman

Manuel Vergara 'Manver'

as Bartender

Armando Velasco

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