Rising to the Bait
Originally released in 1992. Rising to the Bait is a comedy film. directed by Vadim Glowna.
Starring Muriel Baumeister, Ben Becker, and Elsa Grube-Deister
Synopsis
Protected from the intrigues of con-men by the overwhelming blanket of the former regime in East Germany, at first it seems that Ada Fenske, the elderly widow living on a farm near a soon-to-be abandoned Russian island military base is fair game. The (West) German military intelligence services want to acquire her farm. At first, their agent attempts to buy the property openly, but her refusal to sell motivates him to try far shadier techniques. He comes up with a relative she never knew about who is entitled to a share in the property and tries to blackmail the township's mayor to get his cooperation. However, the hard-working and honest old lady has an ally in the person of her more sophisticated border, a woman who works in the mayor's office and has been to the West. She takes great delight in foiling the underhanded agent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising to the Bait about?
Protected from the intrigues of con-men by the overwhelming blanket of the former regime in East Germany, at first it seems that Ada Fenske, the elderly widow living on a farm near a soon-to-be aba...
Who directed Rising to the Bait?
Rising to the Bait was directed by Vadim Glowna.
How long is Rising to the Bait?
Rising to the Bait has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Rising to the Bait released?
Rising to the Bait was released on April 23, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rising to the Bait?
The main cast of Rising to the Bait includes Muriel Baumeister, Ben Becker, Elsa Grube-Deister, Rolf Zacher, Wolf-Dietrich Berg.