The Legend of Billie Jean

1985

The Legend of Billie Jean

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Movie Info

A modern-day Joan of Arc takes to the road in this unusual teen story. Helen Slater stars as Billy Jean Davy, the pretty older sister of the mischievous Binx (Christian Slater). When Binx's beloved motor-scooter gets trashed by the spoiled son of a local shop owner, Billy Jean demands payment for the damage. Smarmy shop owner Pyatt (Richard Bradford) agrees, only to lure Billy Jean to an upstairs room where he attempts to rape her. Injuring Pyatt, the brother- and sister-duo go on the run with some trailer-park friends, cutting across Texas while making a name for themselves as local heroes. Implausible at every turn, the film is memorable though for Helen Slater's spunky performance.

Cast

Helen Slater
as Billie Jean
Keith Gordon
as Lloyd
Christian Slater
as Binx
Richard Bradford
as Pyatt
Martha Gehman
as Ophelia
Yeardley Smith
as Putter
Barry Tubb
as Hubie
Dean Stockwell
as Muldaur
Peter Coyote
as Ringwald
Mona Lee Fultz
as Donna Davey
John M. Jackson
as Kenny's Father
Rodney Rincon
as Police Sergeant
Bobby Jones
as Kenny
Caroline Williams
as Woman in Pickup
Rudy Young
as Man in Pickup
Bobby Fite
as Mini-Mart Boy
Kim Valentine
as Mini-Mart Girl
Robby Jones
as Kenny
Janet Smalley
as Putter's Mother
Charles Redd
as News Announcer
Joshua Butts
as Tape Delivery Boy
Ray Hanna
as Jimmy J. Judge
B.J. Thompson
as Interview Boy
Celia Newman
as Interview Girl
Tony Slowik
as Interview Teen
Steve Uzzell
as Poster Customer
Robert Scott Cate
as Boy No. 1
Jim Miller
as Boy No. 2
Rod Pilloud
as Robbery Victim
James Miller
as Boy #2
John Wolfshohl
as Kid No. 1
David Lee Morgan
as Kid No. 2
Barbara Durham
as Teen Customer
Cass Gabriel
as Young Boy
Thomas M. Jarrett
as Policeman No. 1
Forrest Patton
as Policeman No. 2
Antony Peraino
as Kid in Crowd No. 1
Kenneth Beall
as Kid in Crowd No. 2
Robert Wassell
as Parking Attendant
Sage Parker
as TV Reporter
John Edson
as Marksman
Cathleen Sutherland
as Girl in Camaro
Angela Churchill
as Cadillac Driver
Stephanie Shook
as Cadillac Passenger
Sharon-Marie Stolar
as Teen Girl
Peter Bonanno
as Reporter No. 1
Sharon Holmin
as Reporter No. 2
Joy Swan
as Young Customer
Kathryn Childers
as Anchor Woman
J.C. Minter
as Bert
Kenneth Searle
as Worker No. 1
Al Geatano
as Worker No. 2
Sonya Robbins
as Young Girl
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Audience Reviews for The Legend of Billie Jean

  • Sep 06, 2010
    I loved this movie, Helen Slater is fantastic as the strong young woman trying to get justice. This is a great adventure, it's a teen road movie and crime drama sort of movie. I love it and I highly recommend it.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jan 23, 2008
    Enjoyable little 80's rebel yell, despite what the critics (and most everyone) said.
    Michael S Super Reviewer
  • Sep 09, 2007
    It was cheap but fun to watch.
    Jason S Super Reviewer
  • Jul 08, 2007
    A true 80's tale, starring Helen Slater and her brother that get accused of a crime they didn't commit, and end up being on the run from the law, trying to prove their innocence. Their true rebellion causes other teens to look up to their image as true heroes as they rebel against a crooked law enforcer that is determined to prove they are guilty, although they are not. I thought the story was good, and I enjoyed this movie during it's 80's era. One great tune from Pat Benatar to add a bonus. ;)
    Donna D Super Reviewer
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