The Net
"FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!"
Originally released in 1953. The Net is a science fiction/mystery film. directed by Anthony Asquith. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Donald, Phyllis Calvert, and Noel Willman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1953
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Two Cities Films
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Net about?
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 acci...
Who directed The Net?
The Net was directed by Anthony Asquith.
How long is The Net?
The Net has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Net released?
The Net was released on February 9, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Net?
The main cast of The Net includes James Donald, Phyllis Calvert, Noel Willman, Herbert Lom, Robert Beatty.