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1976
  • Drama
  • Romance

Ode to Billy Joe

What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.
Runtime
1h 45m
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Countries
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.

Crew
Herman Raucher
Writer
Max Baer Jr.
Director
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Cast
Robby Benson
Billy Joe McAllister
Glynnis O'Connor
Bobbie Lee Hartley
Sandy McPeak
Glenn 'Papa' Hartley
James Best
Dewey Barksdale
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    June 4, 1976
  • Original Language
    English
  • Budget
    $ 1,100,000
  • Revenue
    $ 27,000,000
  • Production Companies
    • Warner Bros. Pictures

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