The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) 5.9
A Texas teenager cuts her hair short and becomes an outlaw martyr with her brother and friends. Director:Matthew Robbins |
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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) 5.9
A Texas teenager cuts her hair short and becomes an outlaw martyr with her brother and friends. Director:Matthew Robbins |
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| Helen Slater | ... | ||
| Keith Gordon | ... |
Lloyd
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| Christian Slater | ... | ||
| Richard Bradford | ... |
Pyatt
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| Peter Coyote | ... |
Ringwald
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| Martha Gehman | ... |
Ophelia
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| Yeardley Smith | ... |
Putter
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| Dean Stockwell | ... |
Muldaur
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| Barry Tubb | ... |
Hubie
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| Mona Lee Fultz | ... | ||
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Bobby Jones | ... |
Kenny
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| John M. Jackson | ... |
Kenny's Father
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Rodney Rincon | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Caroline Williams | ... |
Woman in Pickup
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Rudy Young | ... |
Man in Pickup
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Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight for "fair is fair" takes the teens around the state and produces an unlikely hero. Written by Jennifer Valley
There are things you can tell just by watching this instant classic! Such as the would-be success it never had! America spent the middle of the 80's pushing their crude opinions on the beautiful Helen Slater, who has always been, possibly the most beautiful woman on earth! Sad as it is that this film never met the success it should've had, it still prevailed, and has since become a cult classic beyond words! The film opens, and a hard-driving song by the hit group "The Divynals"plays as a squirmy little blonde boy and his unearthly gorgeous sister ride to a nearby "sonic" on a red-hot and flashy Honda-Lee motor scooter. A couple of misbehaved brats, lead by the effective Barry Tubb, cause a few problems for the pair of siblings, and feeling get hurt, and a milk-shake is wasted! getting even, Hubie Pyatt, (Tubb) steals the scooter, and trouble ensues. Eventually, the case leads to an accidental shooting, and the siblings are on the run with a couple of good friends from the block. Helen Slater is as powerful as it gets, and she is supported by an unknown Yeardly Smith, and even more unknown Christian Slater (NO relation), and an adorable Martha Gehman. There is so much to say about the film, the powerhouse opening, the strong statements it makes(Fair is Fair!), and the addictive tone of the Pat Benatar song, "Invincible". The Legend Of Billie Jean is one of the most impressionistic films ever made. A post-Bonnie & Clyde-pre-Thelma & Louise film which should have put Helen at the top, after her unfortunate down-fall with the brilliant "Supergirl". This Tri-Star follow-up is fast-paced, and fun! A definitive film of the 80's, which has now become one of the most coveted films of all time! Helen Slater is fantastic, and the film is fresh, and free! Heaven bless they who made "The Legend of Billie Jean"! 10/10!