Ode to Billy Joe

Jun 4, 1976

1h 45m

★ 6.1

What the song didn't tell you, the movie will.

Overview

Set in sultry 1950s Mississippi, two teenagers grapple with surging hormones and the enticing promise of love, unknowing of the tragedy that looms ahead.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ode to Billy Joe Trailers

Cast

Billy Joe McAllister

Robby Benson

Bobbie Lee Hartley

Glynnis O'Connor

Anna 'Mama' Hartley

Joan Hotchkis

James Hartley

Terence Goodman

Glenn 'Papa' Hartley

Sandy McPeak

Dewey Barksdale

James Best

Becky Thompson

Becky Bowen

Brother Taylor

Simpson Hemphill

Mrs. Thompson

Rebecca Jernigan

On the day of Roy's birthday, an unexpected event happens in the lives of the people in his house. Unbeknownst to Diego, a hunk gay waiter, Roy, a student, is the only key to the truths surrounding the lies and deceits in the house. Drugs and hidden motives involving Diego and Sandro, a callboy and student, will be revealed which eventually lead to the death of the latter. Upon knowing that Diego's life is in danger, Orlando, a band member in love with Diego, decided to postpone his intentions of taking his life in order to help the love of his life. Orlando saves Diego from death, but sadly, all is too late. Orlando is weakening and is dying of AIDS. Regardless of the time given to them, Diego and Orlando use the precious remaining time to show their love for each other.

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