Poison never came in a prettier package!
A married bookstore owner is blackmailed after he makes a pass at his new sexy blonde clerk.
Man Bait (1952) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Terence Fisher, released on January 25, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars George Brent, Diana Dors, Marguerite Chapman and Raymond Huntley. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
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George Brent
as John Harman
Diana Dors
as Ruby Bruce
Marguerite Chapman
as Stella Tracy
Raymond Huntley
as Clive Oliver
Peter Reynolds
as Jeffrey Hart
Eleanor Summerfield
as Vi
Meredith Edwards
as Inspector Dale
Harry Fowler
as Joe
Isabel Dean
as May Harman
Archie Duncan
as Police Constable
Conrad Phillips
as Inspector Todd
Ian Wilson
as Mushroom Book Customer
Directed by Terence Fisher, written by Frederick Knott and James Hadley Chase, produced by Anthony Hinds.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 26 ratings.
The next time you are comfortably seated in a Barnes & Noble, or a Waterstone's - just (casually) glance about you for signs of criminal activity. Any dark stains on the carpet or on the upholstery...? It would appear, from this standard little blackmail thriller, that bookshops are not the sanctuary we might expect! Diana Dors is "Ruby", the pretty young thing employed by manager George Brent ("Harman") but she is…
Reviewed on September 9, 2022
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The main cast of Man Bait (1952) includes George Brent, Diana Dors, Marguerite Chapman, Raymond Huntley and Peter Reynolds. The film was directed by Terence Fisher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Man Bait was released on January 25, 1952 and runs for 1h 24m.
Man Bait (1952) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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