Bait(2000)
Alvin Sanders is going to help the Feds catch a killer. He just doesn't know it yet.
Bait 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.
Bait (2000) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua, released on September 15, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Jamie Foxx, David Morse, Robert Pastorelli and Doug Hutchison. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 222 ratings.
- Director:
- Antoine Fuqua
- Writers:
- Andrew Scheinman, Adam Scheinman, Tony Gilroy
- Producers:
- Sean Ryerson
- Cinematographer:
- Tobias A. Schliessler
- Composer:
- Mark Mancina
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $15,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Bait (2000) Trailer
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Bait Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamie Foxx
as Alvin Sanders
David Morse
as Edgar Clenteen
Robert Pastorelli
as Jaster
Doug Hutchison
as Bristol
Kimberly Elise
as Lisa Hill
David Paymer
as Agent Wooly
Mike Epps
as Stevie Sanders
Jamie Kennedy
as Agent Blum
Nestor Serrano
as Agent Boyle
Kirk Acevedo
as Ramundo
Jeffrey Donovan
as Julio
Megan Dodds
as Agent Walsh
Key crew
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by Andrew Scheinman, Adam Scheinman and Tony Gilroy, produced by Sean Ryerson.
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Bait Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 222 ratings.
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Bait – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bait online?
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Bait (2000) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bait?
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The main cast of Bait (2000) includes Jamie Foxx, David Morse, Robert Pastorelli, Doug Hutchison and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bait released?
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Bait was released on September 15, 2000 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Bait worth watching?
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Bait (2000) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 222 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bait?
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Yes. The official Bait trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.