Jail Bait movie poster

Jail Bait

January 9, 1973 1h 42m 5.8/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1973. Jail Bait is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

Starring Harry Baer, Eva Mattes, and Ruth Drexel

Synopsis

Based on Franz Xaver Kroetz's play, which is in turn based on a true story, this film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder tells the story of a very young girl who, after persuading a local boy to become her lover, induces the anger of her father, whose incestuous sexual attentions to her have grown unbearable.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 9, 1973 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Intertel
  • Sender Freies Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jail Bait about?

Based on Franz Xaver Kroetz's play, which is in turn based on a true story, this film by Rainer Werner Fassbinder tells the story of a very young girl who, after persuading a local boy to become he...

Who directed Jail Bait?

Jail Bait was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is Jail Bait?

Jail Bait has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Jail Bait released?

Jail Bait was released on January 9, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Jail Bait?

The main cast of Jail Bait includes Harry Baer, Eva Mattes, Ruth Drexel, Irm Hermann, Klaus Löwitsch.