The Net
FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!
A secret jet aircraft capable of traveling three times the speed of sound is being developed by a group of scientists. On the day of the test flight, one of the scientists dies in a mysterious accident, and there are many arguments concerning the flight itself; some think it should be ground-controlled while Heathley (James Donald) wants it to be a manned flight with himself at the controls. Conflict also arises when one of his fellow scientists, taking advantage of Heathley's lack of attention toward his wife, Lydia (Phyllis Calvert), makes some moves on her. Then there is the question of just who is the enemy agent on the project.
Directed by Anthony Asquith · Written by William Fairchild
Cast
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James Donald Michael Heathley -
Phyllis Calvert Lydia Heathley -
Noel Willman Dr. Dennis Bord -
Herbert Lom Dr. Alex Leon -
Robert Beatty Maj. Sam Seagram -
Patric Doonan Brian Jackson -
Walter Fitzgerald Sir Charles Craddock -
Muriel Pavlow Caroline Cartier -
Maurice Denham Prof. Carrington -
Marjorie Fielding Michael's Mother -
Herbert Lomas George Jackson - Geoffrey Denton Fisher
Make it a double feature
2h 56m together
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