Bait
"Alvin Sanders is going to help the Feds catch a killer. He just doesn't know it yet."
Originally released in 2000. Bait is a action/thriller film. directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Starring Jamie Foxx, David Morse, and Robert Pastorelli
Synopsis
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa, and when the Feds, led by U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen, set him loose on a sketchy deal, he thinks his luck has changed. Alvin has his freedom and the Feds have found their bait.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (209 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$15.5M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,500,000
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bait about?
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, B...
Who directed Bait?
Bait was directed by Antoine Fuqua.
How long is Bait?
Bait has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Bait released?
Bait was released on September 15, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bait?
The main cast of Bait includes Jamie Foxx, David Morse, Robert Pastorelli, Doug Hutchison, Kimberly Elise.
Is Bait worth watching?
Bait has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.