The Net(1953)
FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!
The Net Synopsis
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.
The Net (1953) is a science fiction and mystery film directed by Anthony Asquith, released on February 9, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars James Donald, Phyllis Calvert, Noel Willman and Herbert Lom. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Asquith
- Writers:
- William Fairchild, John Pudney
- Producers:
- Antony Darnborough
- Cinematographer:
- Desmond Dickinson
- Composer:
- Benjamin Frankel
- Production:
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Net Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Donald
as Michael Heathley
Phyllis Calvert
as Lydia Heathley
Noel Willman
as Dr. Dennis Bord
Herbert Lom
as Dr. Alex Leon
Robert Beatty
as Maj. Sam Seagram
Patric Doonan
as Brian Jackson
Walter Fitzgerald
as Sir Charles Craddock
Muriel Pavlow
as Caroline Cartier
Maurice Denham
as Prof. Carrington
Marjorie Fielding
as Michael's Mother
Herbert Lomas
as George Jackson
- Geoffrey Denton
Geoffrey Denton
as Fisher
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Asquith, written by William Fairchild and John Pudney, produced by Antony Darnborough.
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The Net Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Net – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Net online?
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Who stars in The Net?
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The main cast of The Net (1953) includes James Donald, Phyllis Calvert, Noel Willman, Herbert Lom and Robert Beatty. The film was directed by Anthony Asquith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Net released?
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The Net was released on February 9, 1953 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Net worth watching?
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The Net (1953) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.