

Bait
- Action
- Thriller
- Crime
Landing in jail for a petty theft crime, Alvin finds himself sharing a cell with John Jaster, the incarcerated half of the pair of high-tech thieves responsible for the missing gold. His partner, Bristol, is still at large. Alvin wants only to get out of prison and start fresh with his girlfriend, Lisa, and when the Feds, led by U.S. Treasury investigator Clenteen, set him loose on a sketchy deal, he thinks his luck has changed. Alvin has his freedom and the Feds have found their bait.
Bait is a 2000 action-thriller about a petty thief who becomes an FBI informant to catch a pair of high-tech gold thieves. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jamie Foxx as Alvin and David Bowie in a supporting role. The movie is available on various streaming and digital platforms.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Jamie FoxxAlvin Sanders
David MorseEdgar Clenteen
Robert PastorelliJaster
Doug HutchisonBristol
Kimberly EliseLisa Hill
David PaymerAgent Wooly
Mike EppsStevie Sanders
Jamie KennedyAgent Blum
Nestor SerranoAgent Boyle
Kirk AcevedoRamundo
Jeffrey DonovanJulio
Megan DoddsAgent Walsh
Tia TexadaTika
Neil CroneSupervisor
Jason JonesGuard

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When was Bait released?
Bait was released theatrically on September 15, 2000.
What is Bait about?
The film follows Alvin, a petty thief sent to jail who becomes entangled with John Jaster, half of a duo responsible for stealing high-tech gold. When the Feds offer Alvin a deal to go undercover, he becomes bait in their attempt to catch Jaster's partner, Bristol.
Who stars in Bait?
The film stars Jamie Foxx as Alvin and features David Bowie in a supporting role, among other cast members.
Where can I watch Bait?
Bait is available on various streaming and digital rental platforms; availability varies by region and service.














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