Billy Jack

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Taglines

  • Just a person who protects children and other living things.
  • You've got due process, Mother's Day, supermarkets, the FBI, Medicare, air conditioning, AT&T, country clubs, Congress, a 2-car garage, state troopers, the Constitution, color television and democracy. They've got BILLY JACK
  • When you need him, he's always there!

Main Details

  • Released in 1971
  • Color
  • Running Time: 114 Min.
  • Production Co: National Student Film Corporation | Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Distribution Co: Warner Bros. Pictures (1971) (USA) (theatrical)

Cast and Crew

  • Directed by TC Frank aka Tom Laughlin
  • Written by Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor
  • Starring Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Victor Izay
  • Produced by Earl D. Elliott, Edward Haldeman, Tom Laughlin
  • Original Music by Mundell Lowe
  • Cinematography by Fred J. Koenekamp, John M. Stephens
  • Film Editing by Larry Heath, Marion Rothman

Synopsis

In this cult classic, Tom Laughlin reprises his role as Billy Jack (which he introduced in the AIP biker flick Born Losers). This time the film revolves around a counter culture/hippie school for children of different ethnic backgrounds in the Southwest. The locals of course don't like the kids, who they regard as freaks and thats when trouble starts. Billy Jack is the hero of the story, upholding honor and loyalty and representing the American Indian heritage. Billy Jack was one of the first highly successful independent films. Tom Laughlin did all his own advertising and sales for Billy Jack creating what was then known as "four walling". Its also a classic Exploitation/cult genre film that is dear to many.

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