The Net (1953)

6.3/10 86 min Science Fiction Mystery

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.

Cast

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

Cyril Chamberlain

Inspector Carter

Hal Osmond

Agent Lawson

Marianne Stone

Maisie

Stanley Maxted

Prof. Adams

Hartley Power

General Adams (uncredited)

Philip Ray

Sentry (uncredited)

Johnnie Schofield

Jim Barnes (uncredited)

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