Movie·1976·1h 45m
Ode to Billy Joe
What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
Written By
Herman Raucher
Producer
Max Baer Jr., Roger Camras
Cinematography
Michel Hugo
Music
Michel Legrand
Editor
Frank Morriss
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
34 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Robby Benson
Billy Joe McAllister
Glynnis O'Connor
Bobbie Lee Hartley
Joan Hotchkis
Anna 'Mama' Hartley
Terence Goodman
James Hartley
Sandy McPeak
Glenn 'Papa' Hartley
James Best
Dewey Barksdale
Becky Bowen
Becky Thompson
Simpson Hemphill
Brother Taylor
Rebecca Jernigan
Mrs. Thompson
// crew
Crew
Herman Raucher
Writer
Max Baer Jr.
Director, Producer
Roger Camras
Producer
Mark Sussman
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Frank Morriss
Editor
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