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The Bait

"The Hunter becomes the Hunted!"

March 13, 1973 1h 18m 6.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1973. The Bait is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Leonard Horn. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Donna Mills, Michael Constantine, and William Devane

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 13, 1973 52 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ABC Circle Films
  • Spelling-Goldberg Productions
  • ABC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bait 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 e...

Who directed The Bait?

The Bait was directed by Leonard Horn.

How long is The Bait?

The Bait has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was The Bait released?

The Bait was released on March 13, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bait?

The main cast of The Bait includes Donna Mills, Michael Constantine, William Devane, Arlene Golonka, June Lockhart.