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    Bait

    • 20192019
    • 1h 29min
    IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    4K
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    Edward Rowe in Bait (2019)
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    Drama

    Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.

    • Director
      • Mark Jenkin
    • Writer
      • Mark Jenkin
    • Stars
      • Edward Rowe
      • Giles King
      • Chloe Endean
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mark Jenkin
    • Writer
      • Mark Jenkin
    • Stars
      • Edward Rowe
      • Giles King
      • Chloe Endean
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    • 59User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 13 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Trailer 1:33
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    Photos6

    Chloe Endean and Edward Rowe in Bait (2019)
    Simon Shepherd and Mary Woodvine in Bait (2019)
    Isaac Woodvine and Edward Rowe in Bait (2019)
    Isaac Woodvine in Bait (2019)
    Simon Shepherd, Chloe Endean, Mark Jenkin, and Colin Holt in Bait (2019)

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    Edward Rowe
    Edward Rowe
    • Martin Wardas Martin Ward
    Giles King
    • Steven Wardas Steven Ward
    Chloe Endean
    • Wenna Kowalskias Wenna Kowalski
    Janet Thirlaway
    • Mrs. Petersas Mrs. Peters
    Isaac Woodvine
    • Neil Wardas Neil Ward
    Martin Ellis
    • Billy Wardas Billy Ward
    Mary Woodvine
    • Sandra Leighas Sandra Leigh
    Simon Shepherd
    Simon Shepherd
    • Tim Leighas Tim Leigh
    Jowan Jacobs
    • Hugo Leighas Hugo Leigh
    Georgia Ellery
    • Katie Leighas Katie Leigh
    Molly Hawkins
    • Sophieas Sophie
    Linn Waite
    Linn Waite
    • Sophie's Mumas Sophie's Mum
    Lewis Grimshaw
    • Williamas William
    Stacey Guthrie
    Stacey Guthrie
    • Liz Stewartas Liz Stewart
    Jake Clutsom
    • Harryas Harry
    Mae Voogd
    • Wifeas Wife
    Morgan Val Baker
    Morgan Val Baker
    • Husbandas Husband
    Enys Val Baker
    • Babyas Baby
    • Director
      • Mark Jenkin
    • Writer
      • Mark Jenkin
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    Storyline

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    Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has re-purposed their father's vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.
    fishermanfishing boatbrother brother conflictone word titlefamily relationships9 more
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      • The view may be beautiful, but you can't eat it.
    • Genre
      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Since the film was shot on a wind up bolex, sound couldn't be recorded on set. All the dialogue was then dubbed in post
    • Quotes

      Tim Leigh: Why don't you go home?

      Martin Ward: Was gonna say the same to you, you prancin' Lycra cunt!

    • Soundtracks
      The New Tin Drum
      Written by Thea Gilmore and Nigel Stonier

      Performed by Thea Gilmore

      Used by permission.

    User reviews59

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    Top review
    7/10
    Made with love
    Bait is a pretty remarkable film. Saw it at the excellent BFI Southbank. It's set in the present day but filmed using techniques from the old silent film era - with sound - including audio - added afterwards. No moving camera. Shot as if the person being spoken to is holding said camera (think Peep Show). Beautiful black and white. It's an extension of the dogme filmmaking mantra. The director is basically sticking two fingers up at CGI and digital technology. And the result is mesmerising. However, would the drama stand up on its own two feet if it were filmed 'conventionally'? To be honest, I doubt it. But I don't think that matters.
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    • Release date
      • August 30, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 餌
    • Filming locations
      • Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Early Day Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $765,344
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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