Billy Jack (1971): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Billy Jack is a 1971 action drama starring Tom Laughlin, Victor Izay and Clark Howat. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actress at the Golden Globes 1972. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Billy Jack About?
The premise of Billy Jack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A freedom fighter known as Billy Jack journeys to Washington D.C. to challenge powerful and corrupt forces. He wages a personal crusade against entrenched political interests, determined to protect the principles of justice and confront those who undermine the nation's values. His fight exposes the deep-seated corruption within the system and the lengths to which some will go to maintain their power.
Billy Jack Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- pregnant schoolgirl
- school
- one man army
- native american reservation
- hippie
- cannabis
- anti establishment
- arizona
- half breed
- psychotronic film
- one against many
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- ex soldier
- voyeur
- native american
- rattlesnake
- chevrolet corvette
- sexual promiscuity
- martial arts
- sex with a minor
- skinny dipping
- independent film
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- pregnant teenager
- arizona territory
- arizona desert
- navajo indian
- navajo
- reference to arizona
- reference to prescott arizona
- character name as title
- redsploitation
- low budget film
- co written by cast member
- co written by director
- directed by cast member
- begins with voice over narration
- mustang the horse
- actor director producer writer
- slapped in the face
- black eye
- indian reservation
- barbershop
- ice cream shop
- city council meeting
- reference to richard nixon
- snake bite
- driving a car into a lake
Billy Jack Cast
Tom Laughlin leads the cast, with Victor Izay and Clark Howat.
Also Starring in Billy Jack
· 6 moreBilly Jack Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Billy Jack 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 59% User score
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Billy Jack Plot Summary
What happens in Billy Jack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the late 1960s, Billy Jack is a complex character who embodies the struggles of identity and peace. He is a half-white, half-Indian ex-Green Beret Vietnam veteran turned pacifist and skilled Hapkido practitioner. After reconnecting with his Native American heritage, he returns from war to a reservation near a conservative town in Arizona. Here, he swiftly becomes the guardian of the wild mustangs and the innovative Freedom School, which is led by Jean Roberts alongside the Native community.
Full summary
The whole story of Billy Jack, scene by scene
Billy Jack Awards & Nominations
Billy Jack earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actress at the Golden Globes 1972.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1972 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Delores Taylor
Billy Jack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Billy Jack.
How Well Do You Know Billy Jack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What martial arts discipline has Billy Jack mastered?
Cars in Billy Jack
23 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 and the 1961 Chevrolet C-10 Apache.
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1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Main role -
1961 Chevrolet C-10 Apache Important role -
1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Important role -
1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Important role
Billy Jack Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Billy Jack - Der Tag der Rache” and “Билли Джек”.
- Also known as
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- Billy Jack - Der Tag der Rache
- Билли Джек
- 比利杰克
- 빌리 잭
- Біллі Джек
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Movies Like Billy Jack
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Trial of Billy Jack, Billy Jack Goes to Washington and Jacktown.
Billy Jack FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Billy Jack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Billy Jack?
Billy Jack runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Billy Jack released?
Billy Jack was released on May 1, 1971.
Who is in the cast of Billy Jack?
Billy Jack stars Tom Laughlin, Victor Izay and Clark Howat, among 10 credited actors.
How is Billy Jack rated?
Billy Jack has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Was Billy Jack nominated for any awards?
Billy Jack received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Billy Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. Billy Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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