Man in the Net (1959)
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50% want to see it
(5 ratings)
This undistinguished murder muddle by director Michael Curtis involves an artist and his alcoholic psychologically disturbed wife -- who disappears one day. John Hamilton (Alan Ladd) has retreated to the New England countryside to pursue a potential career as an artist, but his wife Linda (Carolyn… More This undistinguished murder muddle by director Michael Curtis involves an artist and his alcoholic psychologically disturbed wife -- who disappears one day. John Hamilton (Alan Ladd) has retreated to the New England countryside to pursue a potential career as an artist, but his wife Linda (Carolyn Jones) wants to go back to New York. She is observed as being both drunk and a little strange, while John is clearly the anchor in the relationship. When Linda disappears, John is immediately suspected of doing away with his troublesome wife, and so a net of suspicion and circumstantial evidence closes in ever-tightening circles around him. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Curtiz
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An unremarkable drama.
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Cast
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Alan Ladd
as John Hamilton
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Carolyn Jones
as Linda Hamilton
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Diane Brewster
as Vickie Carey
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John Lupton
as Brad Carey
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Charles McGraw
as Steve Ritter
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Tom Helmore
as Mr. Carey
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Betty Lou Holland
as Roz Moreland
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John Alexander
as Mr. Carey
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Edward Binns
as Capt. Green
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Kathryn Givney
as Mrs. Carey
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Barbara Beaird
as Emily Jones
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Susan Gordon
as AngelJones
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Charles Herbert
as Timmie Moreland
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Stephen Perry
as Leroy
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Alvin Childress
as Alonzo
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Douglas Evans
as Charlie Raines
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Bill Cassidy
as State Trooper
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Michael McGreevey
as Buck Ritter
- Patrick Miller