Bait (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1954, Bait is a thriller film directed by Hugo Haas, running about 79 minutes. “... The Door's Open ... Come On In!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man looking for his fortune in a mine decides to tempt his partner with his much younger wife. The goal? To catch them "in the act" and kill him without consequence.
Who’s in it. Bait stars Cleo Moore as Peggy, Hugo Haas as Marco, John Agar as Ray Brighton and Emmett Lynn as Foley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Bait has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bait (1954)?
- In US, Bait is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bait worth watching?
- Bait holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bait?
- Bait stars Cleo Moore, Hugo Haas, John Agar, Emmett Lynn and Bruno VeSota.
- When was Bait released?
- Bait was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.