Movie

The Bait

“The Hunter becomes the Hunted!”

★ 6.5(6)19731h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Leonard Horn
Release date: 1973-03-13
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC Circle Films

About The Bait

The Bait is a 1973 movie in the Drama, TV Movie and Crime genres, directed by Leonard Horn, starring Donna Mills, Michael Constantine and William Devane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bait in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tracy Fleming is a widowed police officer, with a young son, who has risen to the role of plainclothes operative. After six women have been raped and killed, Fleming agrees to go undercover in an effort to make herself a target for the killer. The climax places her in a life-and-death struggle with the killer.

Cast

Donna Mills

Tracy Fleming

Michael Constantine

Captain Gus Maryk

William Devane

Earl Stokey

Arlene Golonka

Liz Fowler

June Lockhart

Nora

Noam Pitlik

Solomon

Thalmus Rasulala

Eddie Nugent

Gianni Russo

Gianni Ruggeri

Brioni Farrell

Denise

Brad Savage

Mickey

Don Keefer

Newsdealer

Mitzi Hoag

Nancy

Themes & keywords

undercover copmurdererrapist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bait in United States?+

The Bait is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bait on Netflix?+

The Bait is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Bait?+

The Bait has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Bait?+

The Bait stars Donna Mills, Michael Constantine, William Devane, Arlene Golonka and June Lockhart.

When did The Bait come out?+

The Bait is a 1973 movie directed by Leonard Horn.

What genre is The Bait?+

The Bait is Drama, TV Movie, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Bait?+

The Bait was directed by Leonard Horn.