The Legend of Billie Jean

1985
G
1h 36m

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6.7/10

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Coming-of-Age Action Drama

With her brother falsely accused of attempted murder, a blonde Texas teenage stunner---victim herself of attempted assault---becomes a famous outlaw martyr, as both of them run away with fri...Read allWith her brother falsely accused of attempted murder, a blonde Texas teenage stunner---victim herself of attempted assault---becomes a famous outlaw martyr, as both of them run away with friends, and try to clear their name.With her brother falsely accused of attempted murder, a blonde Texas teenage stunner---victim herself of attempted assault---becomes a famous outlaw martyr, as both of them run away with friends, and try to clear their name.

Director
- Matthew Robbins
Writers
- Mark Rosenthal
- Lawrence Konner
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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

12K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,015

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Director
- Matthew Robbins
Writers
- Mark Rosenthal
- Lawrence Konner
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Janet Smalley, the actress who played Putter's mother, slappedYeardley Smith for real. Smith remarks on the DVD commentary that her face was numb after that particular scene was shot.

Goofs
Two slightly different groups of guys run into the dumpster in the mall garage when chasing Billie Jean.

Quotes
Boy: Did you rob that liquor store in Galveston?
Binx: Yep, that was us.
Billie Jean: We did not.
Guy: What about that school in Laredo? You burn it down?
Binx: No way, guy. We don't do schools.

Connections
Featured inPat Benatar: Invincible (1985)

Soundtracks
Invincible (Theme from The Legend of Billie Jean)
Music and Lyrics byHolly Knight andSimon Climie
Performed byPat Benatar
Produced byMike Chapman
Courtesy of Chrysalis Records

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Featured review

7/10

Revenge of the 80's: Helen Slater superstar!

The Legend of Billy Jean (1985) was one of your typical 80's movies. It's hopelessly dated but back in the day it was a real hoot to watch on T.V. The story is about two siblings that cross paths with some older punks. Billy Jean is the name of the main character(Helen Slater, looking good) and she tries to fight for what she believes is right "Fair is fair!" He brother is played by the infamous Christian Slater (sans Jack Nicholson accent). They some how come across a lecherous sleaze ball and get into all kinds of shenanigans. It has to be seen to be believed. You also get co-star appearances from Yeardly Smith (Lisa Simpson) Keith Gordon, Dean Stockwell and mondo footage from Jeanne D'Arc. You can't say you're a true fan of 80's flicks until you've seen this one.

Recommend for nostalgia purposes.

Factoid: Carolyn Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II) makes a quick appearance as a woman who spots Billy Jean.