There was a movie made about this song with Robby Benson as Billy Joe and Glynnis O'Conner as the girl. The movie alluded that Billy Joe was raped and he committed suicide. I'm not sure but it seemed that the rapist was what was thrown off the bridge. I don't remember that the girl was pregnant in it, but she did have a sexual relationship with Billy Joe. The movie was a long time ago and I think Jethro from the Beverly Hillbillies wrote it or directed it.
[This message has been edited by brink (edited May 23, 2004).]
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