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The Man in the Net (1959)

Movie ★ 5.2 98 min

Drama Thriller Mystery

An artist living in a quiet Connecticut town is the main suspect in the disappearance of his shrew wife. Things turn ugly when the townsfolk attempt to take the law into their own hands.

Reginald Rose Writer Michael Curtiz Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 10, 1959
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0053045
Language

Cast

Alan Ladd Alan Ladd John Hamilton Carolyn Jones Carolyn Jones Linda Hamilton Diane Brewster Diane Brewster Vicki Carey John Lupton John Lupton Brad Carey Charles McGraw Charles McGraw Sheriff Steve Ritter Tom Helmore Tom Helmore Gordon Moreland Betty Lou Holland Betty Lou Holland Roz Moreland John Alexander John Alexander Mr. Carey Edward Binns Edward Binns State Police Capt. Green Kathryn Givney Kathryn Givney Mrs. Carey Barbara Beaird Barbara Beaird Emily Jones Susan Gordon Susan Gordon Angel Jones Michael McGreevey Michael McGreevey Buck Ritter Charles Herbert Charles Herbert Timmy Moreland Steven Perry Steven Perry Leroy Dee Carroll Psychiatrist's Nurse (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man in the Net about?
An artist living in a quiet Connecticut town is the main suspect in the disappearance of his shrew wife. Things turn ugly when the townsfolk attempt to take the law into their own hands.
Who directed The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Man in the Net?
The Man in the Net stars Alan Ladd, Carolyn Jones, Diane Brewster, John Lupton.
When was The Man in the Net released?
The Man in the Net is a 1959 drama, thriller, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Man in the Net?
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