Bait (1954) - DVD

Dragnet, one of TV's most famous and innovative series from the 1950's, comes to colorful life in a classic full-length feature. As Sgt. Joe Friday, Jack Webb recreates his memorable portrayal of a Los Angeles cop - "Just the facts, Ma'am" - in this action-packed tale. A mysterious gangland slaying has taken place and it is up to Joe Friday and the Los Angeles Police Department to put together the pieces. With the help of his partner, O

At a crowded cafe, Brad Martinelli pulls a switchblade on Danny Logan for dancing with Sue Randall. The fight is broken up by Brad's gangster brother who administers a private beating to Danny. When Sue's father forbids Danny to see her, they run off to Vegas and get married. The newlyweds return home to far worse than angry parents. Brad gets hopped-up on heroin and stalks the young lovers, armed, vowing that no one but he will ever possess Sue.

A security guard is shot in a botched robbery attempt, and a wounded witness is able to identify the killers. One of the gunmen, the spoiled son of a famous plastic surgeon, panics and threatens to go to the cops. His partner, a ruthless thug with nothing to lose, has other ideas, though - desperate plans that include murder and radical facial surgery. This low budget melodrama with a shocking twist was written and directed by Edward D.