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What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.

Ode to Billy Joe

6.219761h 45mPG

DramaRomance

Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.

Directed by Max Baer Jr.

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Robby Benson

Robby BensonBilly Joe McAllister

Glynnis O'Connor

Glynnis O'ConnorBobbie Lee Hartley

Joan Hotchkis

Joan HotchkisAnna 'Mama' Hartley

Terence Goodman

Terence GoodmanJames Hartley

Sandy McPeak

Sandy McPeakGlenn 'Papa' Hartley

James Best

James BestDewey Barksdale

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Becky BowenBecky Thompson

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Simpson HemphillBrother Taylor