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Ode to Billy Joe (1976)

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

Released June 4, 1976 105 min 11+

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 105 min.
Released: June 4, 1976
Status: Released
Budget: $1,100,000
Revenue: $27,000,000
Certification: PG / 11+

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