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Ode to Billy Joe

Plot: Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.
Release Date: Friday, June 4 1976
49 years ago
Genres: Drama, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of Robby BensonRobby Benson. Robby Benson was 20 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Billy Joe McAllister'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 21 1956
Portrait of Glynnis O'ConnorGlynnis O'Connor. Glynnis O'Connor was 20 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Bobbie Lee Hartley'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 19 1955
Portrait of Joan HotchkisJoan Hotchkis. Joan Hotchkis was 48 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Anna 'Mama' Hartley'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 21 1927 –
Died: Tue, Sep 27 2022
Portrait of Terence GoodmanTerence Goodman. Terence Goodman was 25 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'James Hartley'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Portrait of Sandy McPeakSandy McPeak. Sandy McPeak was 40 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Glenn 'Papa' Hartley'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 21 1936 –
Died: Wed, Dec 31 1997
Portrait of James BestJames Best. James Best was 49 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Dewey Barksdale'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 26 1926 –
Died: Mon, Apr 06 2015
Portrait of Becky BowenBecky Bowen. Becky Bowen was >> in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Becky Thompson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Simpson HemphillSimpson Hemphill. Simpson Hemphill was >> in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Brother Taylor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rebecca JerniganRebecca Jernigan. Rebecca Jernigan was >> in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Mrs. Thompson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Max Baer Jr.Max Baer Jr.. Max Baer Jr. was 38 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 04 1937
Portrait of Michel HugoMichel Hugo. Michel Hugo was 46 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 13 1930 –
Died: Tue, Oct 12 2010
Portrait of Herman RaucherHerman Raucher. Herman Raucher was 48 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Writer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 13 1928
Portrait of Roger CamrasRoger Camras. Roger Camras was >> in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark SussmanMark Sussman. Mark Sussman was >> in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank MorrissFrank Morriss. Frank Morriss was 48 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 10 1927 –
Died: Wed, Jul 03 2013
Portrait of Michel LegrandMichel Legrand. Michel Legrand was 44 in Ode to Billy Joe as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 24 1932 –
Died: Sat, Jan 26 2019