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The Legend of Billie Jean

The Legend of Billie Jean is a 1985 American actiondrama film directed by Matthew Robbins. It stars Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater (in his film debut), 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.