Jailbait
“From the producers of L.I.E. and Transamerica.”
Synopsis
Randy commits a crime that would normally get him probation and a hefty fine, but in the "three-strikes" world of justice, he finds himself locked up for 25 years. His cellmate Jake is a congenial yet remorseless lifer who casually informs Randy that he slit his wife's throat because she slept with another man just three months after they exchanged vows. Jake recognizes Randy's fear and offers him advice on how to make it in prison. But it soon becomes clear that Jake has much more than mentoring in mind as he takes Randy under his wing. "Jailbait" sets a darkly cerebral tone, juxtaposing brutality with the unattainable ideal of intimacy in the harshest of psychological environments. For these two men so yearning to be anything but who they are and where they are, power is the goal, and it's never clear who truly holds it right up to the last unsettling moment
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Jailbait (2004) Trailer | Brett C. Leonard
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett C. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett C. Leonard
- Original Title
- Jailbait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Belladonna Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett C. Leonard
Brett C. Leonard
Rene Bastian
Department Leadership Roster
Brett C. Leonard
Director
Brett C. Leonard
Writer
Rene Bastian
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jailbait
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What is Jailbait about?
Randy commits a crime that would normally get him probation and a hefty fine, but in the "three-strikes" world of justice, he finds himself locked up for 25 years. His cellmate Jake is a congenial yet remorseless lifer who casually informs Randy that he slit his wife's throat because she slept with another man just three months after they exchanged vows. Jake recognizes Randy's fear and offers him advice on how to make it in prison. But it soon becomes clear that Jake has much more than mentoring in mind as he takes Randy under his wing. "Jailbait" sets a darkly cerebral tone, juxtaposing brutality with the unattainable ideal of intimacy in the harshest of psychological environments. For these two men so yearning to be anything but who they are and where they are, power is the goal, and it's never clear who truly holds it right up to the last unsettling moment
Who directed Jailbait?
Jailbait was directed by Brett C. Leonard.
Who stars in Jailbait?
The principal cast of Jailbait includes Michael Pitt, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Laila Robins, David Zayas, Eric Trosman.
When was Jailbait released and how long is it?
Jailbait was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jailbait?
Jailbait holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).