| The Net | |
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| Directed by | Manfred Purzer |
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| Produced by | Luggi Waldleitner |
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| Cinematography | Charly Steinberger |
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| Music by | Klaus Doldinger |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
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