Man Bait
“Poison never came in a prettier package!”
Synopsis
A married bookstore owner is blackmailed after he makes a pass at his new sexy blonde clerk.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Man Bait / Original Theatrical Trailer (1952)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-12
Top Cast
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George Brent
John Harman
Diana Dors
Ruby Bruce
Marguerite Chapman
Stella Tracy
Raymond Huntley
Clive Oliver
Peter Reynolds
Jeffrey Hart
Eleanor Summerfield
Vi
Meredith Edwards
Inspector Dale
Harry Fowler
Joe
Isabel Dean
May Harman
Archie Duncan
Police Constable
Conrad Phillips
Inspector Todd
Ian Wilson
Mushroom Book Customer
Harold Goodwin
Frank the Waiter
Eleanor Bryan
Mary Lewis
Nelly Arno
Miss Rosetti
Jim Brady
Vi's Date
Jack Faint
Club Manager
Courtney Hope
Customer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Knott, James Hadley Chase
- Original Score
- Frank Spencer
- Original Title
- Man Bait
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Films, Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Frederick Knott, James Hadley Chase
Frank Spencer
Walter J. Harvey
Maurice Rootes
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Knott
Writer
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Terence Fisher
Director
Frank Spencer
Original Music Composer
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man Bait about?
A married bookstore owner is blackmailed after he makes a pass at his new sexy blonde clerk.
Who directed Man Bait?
Man Bait was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Man Bait?
The principal cast of Man Bait includes George Brent, Diana Dors, Marguerite Chapman, Raymond Huntley, Peter Reynolds.
When was Man Bait released and how long is it?
Man Bait was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Man Bait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man Bait was composed by Frank Spencer.
Is Man Bait based on a book or true story?
Man Bait is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Hadley Chase".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man Bait?
Man Bait holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).