The Net

The Net

1953 · 80 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Emilio Fernández · Written by Emilio Fernández

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