The Legend of Billie Jean
“When you're seventeen, people think they can do anything to you. Billie Jean is about to prove them wrong.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Legend of Billie Jean 1985 Trailer | Helen Slater | Christian Slater
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-10
Top Cast
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Helen Slater
Billie Jean
Keith Gordon
Lloyd
Christian Slater
Binx
Richard Bradford
Pyatt
Martha Gehman
Ophelia
Yeardley Smith
Putter
Barry Tubb
Hubie
Dean Stockwell
Muldaur
Peter Coyote
Ringwald
Mona Lee Fultz
Donna Davy
John M. Jackson
Kenny's Father
Rodney Rincon
Police Sergeant
Caroline Williams
Woman in Pickup
Rudy Young
Man in Pickup
Bobby Fite
Mini-Mart Boy
Kim Valentine
Mini-Mart Girl
Janet Smalley
Putter's Mother
Charles Redd
News Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- The Legend of Billie Jean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Tri-Star-Delphi III Productions, The Guber-Peters Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Robbins
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Craig Safan
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Cynthia Scheider
Rob Cohen, Peter Guber, Jon Peters
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Cohen
Producer
Matthew Robbins
Director
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Konner
Writer
Mark Rosenthal
Writer
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Donna Linson
Costume Design
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Billie Jean
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What is The Legend of Billie Jean about?
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.
Who directed The Legend of Billie Jean?
The Legend of Billie Jean was directed by Matthew Robbins.
Who stars in The Legend of Billie Jean?
The principal cast of The Legend of Billie Jean includes Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater, Richard Bradford, Martha Gehman.
When was The Legend of Billie Jean released and how long is it?
The Legend of Billie Jean was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Legend of Billie Jean make at the box office?
The Legend of Billie Jean grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Billie Jean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Billie Jean was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Billie Jean?
The Legend of Billie Jean holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).