Watch ode to billy joe movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. 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. The story revolves around a young boy and girl who are exploring their new passions. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 24 produced by 3 music by 1. Watch ode to billy joe online full movie from 1976 yidio. Jul 27, 20 the mystery created by bobbie gentry in her debut single ode to billie joe cast a spell over the entire country. Rent ode to billy joe 1976 starring robby benson and glynnis oconnor on dvd and bluray.
Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound. There really was a tallahatchie bridge in greenwood, mississippi, but gentry made up the story. His death was seen as sad, and long ago, and unnecessary, and the singer recalled it as a key event in an unhappy time. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 24 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting. Ode to billy joe 1976 official trailer robby benson, glynnis o. The mystery created by bobbie gentry in her debut single ode to billie joe cast a spell over the entire country. 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. Glynnis oconnor in ode to billy joe 1976 bobbie gentry in ode to billy joe 1976. 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. The film was directed and produced by max baer, jr.
Kritzerland kr200310 country united states format cd release date 23may2017 upn 85725200310 1 limited edition of copies. Ode to billy joe is een amerikaanse comingofagedramafilm uit 1976 onder regie van. Billy joe is in love with bobbie lee hartley, until he gets drunk one night and has an encounter that. Bobbie gentrys hauntingly enigmatic 1967 hit single served as the inspiration of this story of unrequited teenage love. Based on bobby gentrys haunting 1967 song, this drama attempts to explain why 17yearold. Directed by max baer jr with robby benson, glynnis oconnor, joan hotchkis, sandy mcpeak. The ode to billie joe songfacts reports that this song tells the story of a guy who kills himself by jumping off the tallahatchie bridge. Download ode to billy joe 1976 torrent kickasstorrents. Unfortunately, bobbies father sandy mcpeak and mother joan hotchkis forbid her to date until shes 16, and until then, billy joe and bobbie lee are supposed to be content with occasional meetings after church on. Robby benson billy joe confesses his love to glynnis oconnor bobbi lee for most of the filmits not until the last 16 mins of the movie that real drama kicks in when billy joe makes a. Rent ode to billy joe 1976 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It was the third of june, another sleepy, dusty delta day i was out choppin cotton, and my brother was balin hay and at dinner time we stopped and walked back to. Makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 art department 3 sound department 5 special effects by 1 stunts 1 camera and electrical department 9 costume and wardrobe. Ode to billy joe soundtrack 1976 the moviemusic store.
Ode to billy joe is a 1976 film with a screenplay by herman. 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. Unfortunately, bobbies father sandy mcpeak and mother joan hotchkis forbid her to date until shes 16, and until then, billy joe and bobbie. Released by kritzerland in 2017 containing music from ode to billy joe 1976. Bobbie gentry ode to billie joe lyrics genius lyrics.
Ode to billy joe 1976 movie robby benson glynnis oconnor. Oconnors bobbie lee caught in the throes of adolescent individuation is an especially fascinating and complex character. 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. I watched this movie when i was a teenager and i am very disappointed that one of the main scenes is cut out. Cover versions of ode to billie joe written by bobbie. Billy joe s inability to have sex with bobbie lee was fuzzy.
Ode to billy joe is a superbly sensitive period romantic tragedy, based on bobbie gentrys 1967 hit song lyric. 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. Ode to billie joe is a song written and recorded by bobbie gentry, a singersongwriter from chickasaw county, mississippi. The movie is based on the hit song made famous by singer bobbie gentry. Eighteen yearold billy joe mcallister is in love with bobbie lee, but her father refuses to allow her to receive gentlemen callers before shes sixteen. 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. The single, released on july 10, 1967, was a numberone hit in the us within three weeks of release and a big international seller.
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. Nevertheless, ode to billy joe is a beautiful movie, and i highly recommend it for anyone from twelve to 105. 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. Glynnis o connor in ode to billy joe 1976 bobbie gentry in ode to billy joe 1976. 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 on dvd 883929022335 from warner bros directed by max baer.
On june 3, 1953, billy joe mcallister jumped off the tallahatchie. Download ode to billy joe 1976 torrent or any other torrent from category. Ode to billy joe 1976 stream and watch online moviefone. Ode to billy joe 1976 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound track from max baers film of. 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. Bobbie gentry, michel legrand ode to billy joe sound track. Ode to billy joe movie trailer and videos tv guide.
The story takes place in a small town located on the banks of the tallahatchie river. 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. Based on bobby gentrys haunting 1967 song, this drama attempts to explain why 17yearold billy joe mcallister jumped off the talahatchie bridge.
At last, were given the answers to the questions raised by the haunting 1967 bobbie gentry song of the same title. Ode to billy joe dell paperback march 1, 1976 by herman raucher author. Billy joe confesses his love to the lovely bobbi lee only to cover his growing fear that he may, in fact, be homosexual. Complete your bobbie gentry, michel legrand collection. May 26, 2017 ode to billy joe soundtrack from 1976, composed by michel legrand. A drunken encounter traumatizes teenage billy joe robby benson, who loves a girl glynnis oconnor in 1953. The guilt causes him to run away, hide in the woods and eventually confess everything to bobbi lee who doesnt. Now that i know why billy joe mcallister jumped off the tallahatchie bridge, i almost wish i didnt.
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