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The Net (1953)

The Net (1953)

Science Fiction Mystery

FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!

Release Date: 1953, February 9
Directors: Anthony Asquith
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Two Cities Films, Two Cities Films, Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, J. Arthur Rank Organisation, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast: Robert Beatty, James Donald, Herbert Lom, Hartley Power, Marianne Stone, Noel Willman, Maurice Denham, Walter Fitzgerald, Cyril Chamberlain, John Warren, Muriel Pavlow, Phyllis Calvert

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book scientist spy flying boat