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The Bait

Original title: L'appât
  • 1995
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.5K
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The Bait (1995)
True CrimeCrimeDrama

Three teenagers plan to steal the necessary funds to open their dream shop in the US, but things get messy.Three teenagers plan to steal the necessary funds to open their dream shop in the US, but things get messy.Three teenagers plan to steal the necessary funds to open their dream shop in the US, but things get messy.

  • Director
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Morgan Sportès
    • Colo Tavernier
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Stars
    • Marie Gillain
    • Olivier Sitruk
    • Bruno Putzulu
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Morgan Sportès
      • Colo Tavernier
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Stars
      • Marie Gillain
      • Olivier Sitruk
      • Bruno Putzulu
    • 16User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain
    • Nathalie…
    Olivier Sitruk
    • Eric…
    Bruno Putzulu
    Bruno Putzulu
    • Bruno
    Richard Berry
    Richard Berry
    • Alain
    Philippe Duclos
    Philippe Duclos
    • Antoine
    Marie Ravel
    • Karine…
    Clotilde Courau
    Clotilde Courau
    • Patricia…
    Jean-Louis Richard
    Jean-Louis Richard
    • Innkeeper
    Christophe Odent
    Christophe Odent
    • Laurent
    Jean-Paul Comart
    Jean-Paul Comart
    • Michel
    Philippe Héliès
    Philippe Héliès
    • Pierre
    Jacky Nercessian
    Jacky Nercessian
    • M. Tapiro…
    Alain Sarde
    Alain Sarde
    • Philippe
    Daniel Russo
    Daniel Russo
    • Jean-Pierre…
    Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton
    • Chief cop
    François Berléand
    François Berléand
    • Durieux…
    François Levantal
    François Levantal
    • Cop
    Thierry Gimenez
    • Cop
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Morgan Sportès
      • Colo Tavernier
      • Bertrand Tavernier
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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on true events. The real characters are still in prison.
    • Quotes

      Bruno: There. I didn't hit you this time. Little cunt.

      Nathalie: You fake beggar!

      Bruno: What was that?

      Nathalie: I never swallowed your "abandoned baby" crap.

      Bruno: Well, I did sleep under the stairs. And my mother... she took off, understand?

      Nathalie: What about the orphanage?

    • Connections
      Features Scarface (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Kiss That Frog
      Performed by Peter Gabriel

    User reviews16

    Featured review

    Modern life ; our inability to deal with it

    It starts as a funny film about young people. But soon it will be disturbing and I think this is because there is no one to identify with. The real violence and the incompetence is hard to stand but as far as the film tells its story the more convincing it will be. It´s an important discussion about gold, commercials and peoples weakness against it. This is not a reassuring film and it will keep you awake !

    Björn Landström, Lerdala Sweden
    • Björn L
    • Jul 16, 2001
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    • Release date
      • March 8, 1995 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Tuzak
    • Filming locations
      • George V metro station, Paris 8, Paris, France(Nathalie and Karine exit subway in front of 120 Champs Elysées on their way to Jean Claude's restaurant)
    • Production companies
      • Hachette Première
      • Little Bear
      • France 2 Cinéma
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    • Budget
      • €5,350,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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