The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Matthew Robbins

Writers:

Lawrence Konner (writer)
Mark Rosenthal (writer)

Release Date:

19 July 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Action

Tagline:

When you're seventeen, people think they can do anything to you. Billie Jean is about to prove them wrong.

Plot:

A Texas teenager cuts her hair short and becomes an outlaw martyr with her brother and friends.

Plot Keywords:

Scooter | Teen | Texas | Outlaw | Chase

Cast

Helen Slater	...	Billie Jean Davy
Keith Gordon	...	Lloyd
Christian Slater	...	Binx
Richard Bradford	...	Pyatt
Peter Coyote	...	Ringwald
Martha Gehman	...	Ophelia
Yeardley Smith	...	Putter
Dean Stockwell	...	Muldaur
Barry Tubb	...	Hubie
Mona Lee Fultz	...	Donna Davy
Bobby Jones	...	Kenny
John M. Jackson	...	Kenny's Father
Rodney Rincon	...	Police Sergeant
Caroline Williams	...	Woman in Pickup
Rudy Young	...	Man in Pickup

Also Known As:

Fair Is Fair (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13 (re-rating on appeal) | USA:R (original rating) | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Company:

Delphi III Productions

Trivia:

The movie Billie Jean and the others watch about Joan of Arc is Saint Joan (1957).

Goofs:

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

Quotes:

Lloyd: Tapes are not going to be enough.
Billie Jean: What do you mean?
Lloyd: I mean they don't have to give you the money, they'll just hunt you down and catch you. Cops don't have to bargain with you, you don't have anything they want. Unless you offer them a trade.
[starts tying himself up]
Ophelia: Whatever is that boy doing?
Putter: It's a trick, I saw it on TV.
Billie Jean: What kind of trade?
Lloyd: I'm going to be your hostage, then they have to reason with you. I'm your guarantee.
Putter: Like when you buy a car.
Ophelia: That's a warranty.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)

Soundtrack:

Closing in

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.