Rising to the Bait (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, Rising to the Bait is a comedy film directed by Vadim Glowna.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Rising to the Bait stars Muriel Baumeister as Svetlana, Ben Becker as Funke, Elsa Grube-Deister as Ada Fenske and Rolf Zacher as Zwirner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising to the Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising to the Bait tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising to the Bait (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rising to the Bait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rising to the Bait?
- Rising to the Bait stars Muriel Baumeister, Ben Becker, Elsa Grube-Deister, Rolf Zacher and Wolf-Dietrich Berg.
- When was Rising to the Bait released?
- Rising to the Bait was released in 1992.