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Devil's Bait

  • 1959
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
171
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Devil's Bait (1959)
Drama

The police with the help of a baker try to find the owner a loaf of bread accidentally poisoned.The police with the help of a baker try to find the owner a loaf of bread accidentally poisoned.The police with the help of a baker try to find the owner a loaf of bread accidentally poisoned.

  • Director
    • Peter Graham Scott
  • Writers
    • Peter Johnston
    • Diana Watson
  • Stars
    • Geoffrey Keen
    • Jane Hylton
    • Gordon Jackson
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    171
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    • Director
      • Peter Graham Scott
    • Writers
      • Peter Johnston
      • Diana Watson
    • Stars
      • Geoffrey Keen
      • Jane Hylton
      • Gordon Jackson
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Joe Frisby
    Jane Hylton
    Jane Hylton
    • Ellen Frisby
    Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson
    • Sergeant Malcolm
    Dermot Kelly
    • Mr. Love
    Shirley Lawrence
    • Shirley
    Eileen Moore
    Eileen Moore
    • Barbara
    Molly Urquhart
    • Mrs. Tanner
    Rupert Davies
    Rupert Davies
    • Landlord
    Gillian Vaughan
    • Jenny, Barmaid
    Barbara Archer
    Barbara Archer
    • Switchboard Operator
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • Dentist
    Noel Hood
    • Mrs. Davies
    Vivienne Bennett
    • Mrs. Graham
    Jack Stewart
    • Dr. MacKenzie
    John Abineri
    John Abineri
    • Undetermined Role
    Robert Crewdson
    Robert Crewdson
    • Undetermined Role
    Tom Naylor
    • Undetermined Role
    David Blake Kelly
    • Undetermined Role
    • Director
      • Peter Graham Scott
    • Writers
      • Peter Johnston
      • Diana Watson
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    • Trivia
      The role of Joe Frisby was first offered to Leslie Dwyer.
    • Quotes

      Ellen Frisby: Everything alright?

      Joe Frisby: Oh yes! The council's rodent operatives are on their honeymoon. They married each other.

      Ellen Frisby: Is one a lady?

      Joe Frisby: I sincerely hope so.

    User reviews12

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    8/10

    "The Contents of This Bag in the Wrong Hands Could Be Very Dangerous..."

    Playing like a feature-length public information film about the correct handling of poisons. This early second feature from the producers who later brought us 'The 'Avengers', in addition to giving a rare big screen leading role to Geoffrey Keen, looks good and boasts a sardonic wit and an atmospheric score by the distinguished composer William Alwyn. Well worth catching.
    • richardchatten
    • Oct 30, 2020
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    • Release date
      • December 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mr. Frisbys Ratten
    • Filming locations
      • Beaconsfield Film Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Independent Artists
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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