A drunken encounter traumatizes teenage billy joe robby benson, who loves a girl glynnis oconnor in 1953 mississippi. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 24 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 art. The single, released on july 10, 1967, was a numberone hit in the us within three weeks of release and a big international seller. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the. Ode to billy joe 1976 movie robby benson glynnis o.
The movie is based on the hit song made famous by singer bobbie gentry. Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound track from max baers film of. Despite its narrative flaws, however, ode to billy joe remains compelling viewing in many ways, primarily because of the star power of benson and oconnor, who have enormous chemistry together. The story revolves around a young boy and girl who are exploring their new passions. Ode to billy joe soundtrack from 1976, composed by michel legrand. On june 3, 1953, billy joe mcallister jumped off the tallahatchie. Robby benson is excellent as billy joe mcallister, and glynnis oconnor is. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis oconnor movie hd. Based on bobby gentrys haunting 1967 song, this drama attempts to explain why 17yearold billy joe mcallister jumped off the talahatchie bridge. Oct 09, 2014 billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual.
The film was directed and produced by max baer, jr. What the song didnt tell you, the movie will billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. The guilt causes him to run away, hide in the woods and eventually confess everything to. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The best scenes in the movie involve the early courtship of the two.
Billy joe s inability to have sex with bobbie lee was fuzzy. His guilt over the incident drives him to commit suicide by jumping off the tallahatchie bridge, leaving his girlfriend behind. The film is set in 1953 and stars benson and oconnor. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis oconnor movie hd billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to.
Ode to billy joe 1976 movie robby benson glynnis oconnor tallahatchie bridge. May 26, 2017 ode to billy joe soundtrack from 1976, composed by michel legrand. In 1953, bobbie lee hartley glynnis oconnor is 15 years old and in love with 18yearold billy joe mcallister robbie benson. Rent ode to billy joe 1976 starring robby benson and glynnis oconnor on dvd and bluray. The song ode to billie joe was written by bobbie gentry and was first recorded and released by bobbie gentry in 1967. Ode to billy joe on dvd 883929022335 from warner bros directed by max baer. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis o. Ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singersongwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. This film starring reallife teen lovers glynnis oconnor and robby benson is a cinematic attempt to fill in the. In 1976, a movie, ode to billy joe, had the titular character making his jump after a gay sexual experience. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics genius lyrics. Kritzerland kr200310 country united states format cd release date 23may2017 upn 857252003101 limited edition of copies. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton, and my brother was balin hay and at.
In her popular country ballad ode to billy joe, bobbie gentry infamously sang about how billy joe macallisters jumped off the tallahatchie bridge, yet left the reason for this drastic action a frustrating mystery. Billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. One night, at a barn dance, he gets a little drunk and rather than going with the hired whores, gives into his desires and sexual relations with an unnamed man. Set to a backing of spare acoustic guitar chords and atmospheric strings, gentrys sensual, southernfried voice relates the story of two mississippi teenage lovers who share a dark secret that eventually leads to the boys. A moving melodrama based on bobbie gentrys 1967 hit song about a 17yearold boy who commits suicide by jumping off the tallahatchie bridge.
Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe soundtrack. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson. Ode to billy joe 1976 stream and watch online moviefone. Gentry ode to billy joe sheet music for voice, piano or. Watch ode to billy joe online full movie from 1976 yidio. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the 1967 hit song by bobbie gentry, titled ode to billie joe. His death was seen as sad, and long ago, and unnecessary, and the singer recalled it as a key event in an unhappy time. Bobbie gentrys famous song, on which ode to billy joe is based, found much of its haunting effect in its refusal to reveal why billy joe killed himself. Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound track. Nevertheless, ode to billy joe is a beautiful movie, and i highly recommend it for anyone from twelve. Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe soundtrack music. When we were fourteen years old in 1976, my best friend and i went to our local movie theater to see ode to billy joe.
Ode to billy joe is a superbly sensitive period romantic tragedy, based on bobbie gentrys 1967 hit song lyric. Jul 31, 2012 ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis oconnor movie hd. Oconnors bobbie lee caught in the throes of adolescent individuation is an especially fascinating and complex character. Ode to billy joe official trailer a moving melodrama based on bobbie gentrys 1967 hit song about a 17yearold boy who commits suicide by jumping off the tallahatchie bridge. Complete your bobbie gentry, michel legrand collection. Jul 27, 20 the mystery created by bobbie gentry in her debut single ode to billie joe cast a spell over the entire country.
Billy jo struggles with his sexuality after a drunken encounter. Directed by max baer jr with robby benson, glynnis oconnor, joan hotchkis, sandy mcpeak. Michel legrand ode to billy joe sound track from max baers film of at discogs. It was covered by jimmy dempsey, curfew, wendy ellison mullen, erin hay and other artists. Download and print ode to billy joe sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by bobbie gentry. Ode to billy joe soundtrack 1976 the moviemusic store. I would have made billy joe and bobbie lee a year or two older than they are in. Released 1976, ode to billy joe stars robby benson, glynnis oconnor, joan hotchkis, sandy mcpeak the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 46 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 american drama film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the 1967 hit song by bobbie gentry, titled ode to billie joe. Ode to billy joe is a 1976 american drama film with a screenplay by herman raucher, inspired by the 1967 hit song by bobbie gentry, titled ode to billie joe the film was directed and produced by max baer jr. Bobbie gentrys famous song, on which ode to billy joe is based, found. Now that i know why billy joe mcallister jumped off the tallahatchie bridge, i almost wish i didnt. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 24 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
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