The Legend of Billie Jean
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| Directed by | Matthew Robbins |
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| Produced by | Rob Cohen |
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| Cinematography | Jeffrey L. Kimball |
| Edited by | Cynthia Scheider |
| Music by | Craig Safan |
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| Distributed by | Tri-Star Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3.1 million (US) |
The Legend of Billie Jean is a 1985 American action drama film directed by Matthew Robbins. It stars Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater, and Peter Coyote.
The plot follows Billie Jean Davy, a young woman from Texas, and her brother Binx, who become fugitives after a confrontation with a local bully turns violent. Billie Jean demands justice and becomes an icon, leading to a standoff with the authorities.