What is the movie The Legend of Billie Jean about?

Restless teenager Billie Jean Davy (Helen Slater) and her brother, Binx (Christian Slater), dream of leaving oppressive Corpus Christi, Texas, for Vermont. When Binx's scooter is trashed by bully Hubie Pyatt (Barry Tubb), Billie Jean goes to ask Hubie's father (Richard Bradford) for $608 for repairs, only to have Mr. Pyatt try to rape her. As she flees, Binx finds Mr. Pyatt's gun and unintentionally shoots him. Billie Jean and her brother go on the run, becoming folk heroes in the process.

Also, is The Legend of Billie Jean Based on a true story?

Remembering Legend of Billie Jean: The First Great Female Superhero Movie. Sure. Billie Jean is not a superhero in the spandex, cape, superpowers sense. And she is not based on a pre-existing comic book character.

Subsequently, question is, when was Billie Jean released? 1982

Similarly one may ask, is The Legend of Billie Jean on Netflix?

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How old was Helen Slater in Billie Jean?

15. After Helen points out how cute and young Smith looks in the film - she was twenty years old playing fourteen - Smith recalls that her early career on stage and screen was spent playing teens much younger than herself.

Related Question Answers

How old is Helen Slater?

57 years (December 15, 1963)

Who is Helen Slater brother?

David Slater

Where was The Legend of Billie Jean filmed?

Corpus Christi, Texas

Who wrote the song Billie Jean?

Michael Jackson

Why is Billie Jean so popular?

Billie Jean's greatest importance is that it launched the Michael Jackson era, a period in which the entire population of the planet made a group decision to follow the career of one star and one star only.

Who is the king of pop music?

Michael Jackson

What killed MJ?

June 25, 2009

Did Michael Jackson write his songs?

Michael Jackson did indeed write his own music, but not like any ordinary musician. While performers such as Stevie Wonder or Prince are instrumental geniuses, MJ did not play any instrument particularly well, though he was able to play a little bit of a variety of musical instruments such as drums, piano and guitar.

Who invented the moonwalk?

Jeffrey Daniel

Is Michael Jackson a boy?

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

Where is Michael Jackson buried?

September 3, 2009

What age did Michael Jackson die?

50 years (1958–2009)

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