''Date Bait'' is a 1960 American film directed by
O'Dale Ireland.
Filmgroup
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released the film as a
double feature
The double feature is a motion picture industry phenomenon in which theatres would exhibit two films for the price of one, supplanting an earlier format in which one feature film and various short subject reels would be shown.
Opera use
Opera ho ...
with ''
High School Caesar
''High School Caesar'' is a 1960 American film directed by O'Dale Ireland. Matt Stevens ( John Ashley) as the "guy with the power" at his high school but everyone despises him. He isn't, after all, known for his fairness and generosity. The ta ...
''.
Plot
U.S. film. Delinquent teenage drama! Two confused teenagers are in love and want to get hitched, but their uptight parents say, "no way!" The couple finds themselves on the sleazy side of town, where they are victimized by the new bride's hoodlum ex-boyfriend and his psychotic drug-addicted brother! Big trouble! The teens must also contend with other assorted criminals, including drug dealers and mobsters!
Cast
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Gary Clarke
Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; August 16, 1933) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series '' The Virginian'' with James Drury and Doug McClure.
Early life
Clarke was born in ...
as Danny Logan
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Marlo Ryan as Sue Randall
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Dick Gering as Brad Martinelli
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Carol Dawne
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Jon Lindon
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Gabe Delutri
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Michael Bachus
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Mildred Miller
Mildred Miller (born December 16, 1924) is an American classical mezzo-soprano who had a major career performing in operas, concerts, and recitals during the mid twentieth century. She was notably a principal artist at the Metropolitan Opera from ...
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Steve Ihnat
Stefan Ihnat (August 7, 1934 – May 12, 1972) was a Slovak-born American actor and director. He emigrated to Canada when he was five years old, and later became a United States citizen.
Early life
Ihnat was born to Andrew and Mary Ihnat i ...
*Chad Williams
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Lemar Crast
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Rita Guinan
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Anton von Stralen
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Trep Howard
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Reggie Perkins as Title Song Singer (voice)
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Johnny Faire
Donnie Brooks (born John Dee Abohosh; February 6, 1936 – February 23, 2007) was an American pop music singer. Brooks is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Early life
Born in Dallas, Texas, Abohosh moved to Ventura, California in his te ...
as Singer (voice)
Soundtrack
*Reggie Perkins - "Date Bait Baby"
External links
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1960 films
American black-and-white films
1960 drama films
American drama films
Teensploitation
1960s English-language films
1960s American films
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