"Danny Logan" (Gary Clarke) and "Sue Randall" (Marla Ryan) have been going steady for a while and have fallen deeply in love. Unfortunately, another young man who Sue dated once or twice named "Brad Martinelli" (Dick Gering) has returned after an extended illness and wants Sue back in his life.
It's funny, but in a three film DVD involving juvenile delinquents, the lowest rated on IMDb entertained me most ("High School Big Shot") and this film, which was the highest rated, bored me the most! It seems that some people really did like "Date Bait"--I just thought it had tons of plot problems and spent too much time on two stories when it probably would have been best to just stick with one plot...
Date Bait (1960) * (out of 4) Romeo and Juliet type story of a rich girl who falls for a poor kid. Her father is against them dating as is her ex-boyfriend who just happens to be crazy and has a gangster for an older brother.
I accidentally stumbled on this rarely seen movie and it was pleasant surprise. Almost like finding a hidden gem.
I disagree with the other comment on here. I really enjoyed this film.
Okay, it is a cheapie, which comes as no surprise for a no-name production. The sets are bare bones, the sound quality comes and goes, while the acting is spotty.
O'Dale Ireland writes and directs this lower-than-low budget teenage exploitation flick. Danny(Gary Clarke) and Sue(Marlo Ryan) are sweethearts and the relationship is strong.
