Date Bait
“AT SIXTEEN... a girl learns about love... ONE WAY OR THE OTHER!”
Synopsis
Two wild and rebellious teenagers in love find that their eager wedding plans are being complicated by family members and roughneck gangsters.
Top Cast
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Gary Clarke
Danny Logan
Marlo Ryan
Sue Randall
Dick Gering
Brad Martinelli
Carol Dawne
Frida Porter
Jon Lindon
Slats
John Garwood
Nico Martinelli
Michael Bachus
Mr. Randall
Mildred Miller
Mrs. Randall
Steve Ihnat
John Logan
Chad Williams
Tony - Nico's Henchman
Lemar Crast
Freddy
Rita Guinan
Waitress
Anton von Stralen
Police Detective
Trep Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- O'Dale Ireland
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Slaven, Ethelmae Wilson Page
- Original Score
- Nicholas Carras
- Original Title
- Date Bait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Marathon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
O'Dale Ireland
Robert Slaven, Ethelmae Wilson Page, O'Dale Ireland
Nicholas Carras
Lawrence Raimond
Anthony DiMarco
O'Dale Ireland, George S. Reppas
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Slaven
Screenplay
Ethelmae Wilson Page
Screenplay
O'Dale Ireland
Director
O'Dale Ireland
Producer
Lawrence Raimond
Director of Photography
Nicholas Carras
Original Music Composer
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Date Bait.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Date Bait
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Date Bait about?
Two wild and rebellious teenagers in love find that their eager wedding plans are being complicated by family members and roughneck gangsters.
Who directed Date Bait?
Date Bait was directed by O'Dale Ireland.
Who stars in Date Bait?
The principal cast of Date Bait includes Gary Clarke, Marlo Ryan, Dick Gering, Carol Dawne, Jon Lindon.
When was Date Bait released and how long is it?
Date Bait was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Date Bait?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Date Bait was composed by Nicholas Carras.