The Bait (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, The Bait is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Leonard Horn, running about 78 minutes. “The Hunter becomes the Hunted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Bait stars Donna Mills as Tracy Fleming, Michael Constantine as Captain Gus Maryk, William Devane as Earl Stokey and Arlene Golonka as Liz Fowler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Bait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bait page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bait (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bait worth watching?
- The Bait holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bait?
- The Bait stars Donna Mills, Michael Constantine, William Devane, Arlene Golonka and June Lockhart.
- When was The Bait released?
- The Bait was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.