The movie “Bait” was released in 2000, featuring an exciting fusion of action and comedy. The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Andrew Scheinman, Adam Scheinman, and Tony Gilroy, with stars like Jamie Foxx, David Morse, and Robert Pastorelli playing key roles. This piece provides an exploration of the locations where the film was shot and shares some fascinating behind-the-scenes facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Bait” occurred in various locations. Parts of the movie were filmed in Fort Erie and Lower Bay Station in Ontario, Canada. Notably, some scenes were also shot in New York City, specifically 5th Avenue BMT subway entrance. Another filming location was Bowmanville Zoo in Clarington, Ontario, Canada. The shooting spanned from September 24, 1999, to January 2000.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jamie Foxx | Alvin Sanders |
| David Morse | Edgar Clenteen |
| Robert Pastorelli | Jaster |
| Doug Hutchison | Bristol |
| Kimberly Elise | Lisa Hill |
| David Paymer | Agent Wooly |
| Mike Epps | Stevie Sanders |
| Jamie Kennedy | Agent Blum |
| Nestor Serrano | Agent Boyle |
| Kirk Acevedo | Ramundo |
| Jeffrey Donovan | Julio |
| Megan Dodds | Agent Walsh |
| Tia Texada | Tika |
| Neil Crone | Supervisor |
| Matthew Witherly | Guard |
| Jason Jones | Guard |
| Glyn Thomas | Chem-Tech Agent |
| Victor A. Young | Senator |
| Don Allison | Senator |
| Paul Miller | Dr. Harris |
| Arnold Pinnock | Convict |
| Clé Bennett | Convict |
| Desmond Campbell | Convict |
| Shawn Lawrence | Warden Clay |
| Lee Rumohr | Bound Guard |
| Norm Spencer | Bound Guard |
| Tom Cappadona | Cab Driver |
| Jonathan Hadary | Cafe Owner |
| Ritchie Coster | Buyer |
| Stan Coles | General |
| Larry Block | Customer |
| Billy Otis | Odd Inmate |
| Navaco Bernice Downey | Girl in Club |
| Joe Pingue | Cop |
| Martin Roach | Cop |
| John Harper | Running Man |
| Dylan Bierk | Police Photographer |
| Bruce Beaton | Agent with Coffee |
| Ron Kennell | Mobile Agent |
| Conrad Bergschneider | Mobile Agent |
| Nik Pjeternikaj | Agent |
| Ron Bell | Trucker |
| Joanna Polley | Rhonda Glimsher (voice) |
| Bongo | Lion |
| Caesar | Lion |
| Brian Donahue | Federal Officer |
| David Headon | NSA – Guard |
| Donna Milburn | Dancer |
| Jennifer Newman | Featured Dancer |
| Nick Poltoranin | FBI Agent |
| Paul Calderon | Officer (uncredited) |
| Wesley Finucan | Crowd Extra (uncredited) |
| Antoine Fuqua | (uncredited) |
| Steve Nuke | FBI Agent (uncredited) |
| Matthew Reid | Man running to the bathroom (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- An ex-con is used by police to lure a criminal out of hiding in the storyline of “Bait”.
- The film features a stunning cast including Jamie Foxx as Alvin Sanders, David Morse as Edgar Clenteen, and Robert Pastorelli as Jaster amongst others.
- Even with mixed critical reviews, the film’s unique blend of action and comedy kept audiences entertained.
- The film’s runtime is approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 42.9017764
- Longitude: -78.9721745
- Place ID: ChIJA30z5yQ-04kR0dma7whQXYg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fort Erie, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 5th Avenue BMT subway entrance, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7744161
- Longitude: -73.9656185
- Place ID: ChIJ9Uc4naJYwokRSndBAbr7TVY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5th Ave, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Bowmanville Zoo, Clarington, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.913116
- Longitude: -78.6680805
- Place ID: ChIJa4xabVIH1YkRZUcsBgTSA4Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 340 King St E, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
