Lovers' Net (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, Lovers' Net is a drama and romance film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Daniel Gelin plays a soldier who is acquitted after committing a crime of passion. Relocating to Lisbon, and still feeling remorse over his impulsive killing of his faithless wife, Gelin manages to find love in the form of gorgeous widow Francoise Arnoul. Alas, it turns out that Arnoul has a sordid past of her own, leaving our hero sadder but wiser.
Who’s in it. Lovers' Net stars Daniel Gélin as Pierre Roubier, Françoise Arnoul as Kathleen Dinver, Trevor Howard as Inspector Lewis and Marcel Dalio as Porfirio (as Dalio), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Lovers' Net has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers' Net page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers' Net tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovers' Net (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovers' Net change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lovers' Net worth watching?
- Lovers' Net holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovers' Net?
- Lovers' Net stars Daniel Gélin, Françoise Arnoul, Trevor Howard, Marcel Dalio and Amália Rodrigues.
- When was Lovers' Net released?
- Lovers' Net was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.