Ode to Billy Joe
"What the song didn't tell you, the movie will."
Originally released in 1976. Ode to Billy Joe is a drama/romance film. directed by Max Baer Jr..
Starring Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, and Joan Hotchkis
Synopsis
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (33 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$27M
24.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robby Benson
as Billy Joe McAllister
Glynnis O'Connor
as Bobbie Lee Hartley
Joan Hotchkis
as Anna 'Mama' Hartley
Terence Goodman
as James Hartley
Sandy McPeak
as Glenn 'Papa' Hartley
James Best
as Dewey Barksdale
Becky Bowen
as Becky Thompson
Simpson Hemphill
as Brother Taylor
Rebecca Jernigan
as Mrs. Thompson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Revenue
- $27,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ode to Billy Joe about?
Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
Who directed Ode to Billy Joe?
Ode to Billy Joe was directed by Max Baer Jr..
How long is Ode to Billy Joe?
Ode to Billy Joe has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Ode to Billy Joe released?
Ode to Billy Joe was released on June 4, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ode to Billy Joe?
The main cast of Ode to Billy Joe includes Robby Benson, Glynnis O'Connor, Joan Hotchkis, Terence Goodman, Sandy McPeak.