Fresh Bait
L'Appât
“Young. Beautiful. Deadly.”
Synopsis
With the ambition to start a boutique overseas but without the means to do so, Nathalie finds herself in a desperate situation, where she would do anything to acquire what she needs. Along with her boyfriend, Eric, and his friend Bruno, she concocts a plan where she seduces clueless men and accompanies them to their places, then allows Eric and Bruno to break in. But the three soon encounter trouble after one of their schemes ends in murder.
Top Cast
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Marie Gillain
Nathalie
Olivier Sitruk
Eric
Bruno Putzulu
Bruno
Richard Berry
Alain
Philippe Duclos
Antoine
Marie Ravel
Karine
Clotilde Courau
Patricia
Alain Sarde
Philippe
Daniel Russo
Jean-Pierre
Laurent Klug
Waiter
François Berléand
Insp. Durieux
François Levantal
Un policier
Jeanne Goupil
La mère de Nathalie
Philippe Torreton
Chef de groupe crime
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Tavernier, Colo Tavernier O'Hagan, Morgan Sportès
- Original Title
- L'Appât
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- M6 Films, France 2 Cinéma, Hachette Première, Little Bear
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Bertrand Tavernier, Colo Tavernier O'Hagan, Morgan Sportès
Alain Choquart
Luce Grunenwaldt
René Cleitman, Frédéric Bourboulon
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Writer
Colo Tavernier O'Hagan
Writer
René Cleitman
Producer
Frédéric Bourboulon
Producer
Luce Grunenwaldt
Editor
Emile Ghigo
Production Design
Marpessa Djian
Costume Design
Alain Choquart
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fresh Bait about?
With the ambition to start a boutique overseas but without the means to do so, Nathalie finds herself in a desperate situation, where she would do anything to acquire what she needs. Along with her boyfriend, Eric, and his friend Bruno, she concocts a plan where she seduces clueless men and accompanies them to their places, then allows Eric and Bruno to break in. But the three soon encounter trouble after one of their schemes ends in murder.
Who directed Fresh Bait?
Fresh Bait was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Fresh Bait?
The principal cast of Fresh Bait includes Marie Gillain, Olivier Sitruk, Bruno Putzulu, Richard Berry, Philippe Duclos.
When was Fresh Bait released and how long is it?
Fresh Bait was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is Fresh Bait based on a book or true story?
Fresh Bait is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Morgan Sportès".