Bait

A fast-talking petty thief with street smarts, Alvin gets pulled into a high-stakes sting that uses him as bait. His loyalty to his girlfriend Lisa and his protective bond with his younger brother Stevie complicate his decisions. Despite a knack for trouble, he improvises to stay alive and to outsmart those pursuing him.

The mastermind behind the gold heist, cool and calculated, who double-crossed his partner Bristol. He relies on a long memory and sharp wits to locate the hidden gold, using manipulation and menace when required. Jaster is the enigmatic engine driving the primary conflict.

A dangerous and persistent antagonist with a talent for computers, Bristol will go to extremes to recover the gold. He relentlessly tracks Alvin, willing to harm others to reach his goal, and keeps a strategic edge throughout the pursuit.

A hard-edged Treasury Agent who interrogates Alvin with tough methods but ultimately acts as a reluctant guardian during the sting. His abrasive approach clashes with the evolving dynamics of the case, yet he remains a central figure in the pursuit of the gold.

Alvin's girlfriend and mother to their child, she runs a bookstore and becomes a key emotional anchor for Alvin. Her involvement and care add a personal stake to the danger, especially as Bristol takes her and their child hostage at times.

Alvin's younger brother, whose reckless nature and impulsive drives create ongoing trouble. Stevie's actions complicate Alvin's attempts to stay out of serious danger and push the brothers toward a fateful confrontation.

A federal agent who is captured and bound during the caper, his fate becoming a catalyst for the movie’s escalating stakes as a bomb attached to him triggers a dangerous chase.