that scene in the ice cream palor, i experienced something to that effect here in this loser town. this disgusting woman and someone i thought was my friend invited me to a birthday party just so they can all make fun of me. i'll never forget their faces and what they did, i remember thinking. "is this really happening?" i couldn't believe these people were their ages and acting so cruel and badly, only i had no billy jack to save me. as a matter of fact, i never did.
Personally, I loved the movies, even BJ Goes to Washington. I personally think one should be compassionate and kind. And those who are cruel should be "BillyJacked".
PLEASE don't remake "Billy Jack". That would be plainly sinful
@UnseenCaller: did you watch the movie? there are certain moments in life when you just need "to go barzerk", (a little inside joke) (probably only funny to me. oh well) he only kicked ass when needed to. plus, he admits in the movie he's not like the peaceful people in the school. "he try's" though, he "really try's. (another one, hehehe).
I was 10 when I saw this, And I loved this movie so much!!! That when my aunt and I went back to our house.I walked up and told my mom that I was going to marry BILLY JACK. And I loved him with all my heart. I had the biggest crush!! And to this day, when ever I may hear "ONE TEN SOLDIER" I get chills, and flash backs to the movie. I play the video to it a lot. <3 ya Billy Jack :)
I was 10 in 1971 and I absolutely loved this movie and it still holds up. It was a great movie start to finish, it never lagged and was never boring. Even has a great theme song, what more could you want?
I first saw Billy Jack when I was in grade School some 30+ years ago.I always go to the scene when you kick the rascist guy on his right ear with your right foot.AS a kid that was awesome thing to see and still is.
I'm, a big fan of Tom and "Billy Jack" but the story he tells about a senator telling him he'll never get "Billy Jack goes to Washington" is pure bullshit. That story was attached (apocryphally) to the Capra version as well. I did see the film at a preview in Oakbrook, Illinois, in the Seventies. The Billy Jack character is a better fit in the old Jimmy Stewart/Jefferson Smith part than you might think.
@Arbogastonfilms Right exactly Billy Jack {As Born Losers was released in 1967} WAS BEFORE Kung Fu. And another thing the star Tom Laughlin ACTUALLY KNEW Martial arts UNLIKE The star of Kung Fu who knew nothing before the show.
@NotSoOldHippy Who says loving violence is partisan? It would seem both sides of the ideological aisle love to see the shit kicked out of their enemies. BTW, Bestiality is far more of a "Leftard" than a "rightard" thing. Your average "rightard" is too bound by religion to have sex in any way save in missionary position with their (opposite sex) spouse in pitch-darkness.
No matter what, in 1969, Tom Laughlin captured perfectly one moment in American culture. If it seems dated now, that's only because you and I have sold out so badly.
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tom is lucky i couldn't get over there....i'd hit him w/a ridge-hand strike to the neck, then throw Bong Soo Han at him. talkin all that jibber-jabber.....
I loved Billy Jack.When I was young I watched it every time it came on tv.I plan to find it on the internet so my children can watch it.Remakes often don't do justice to the originals.
I loved it also. What a great and powerfull this fictional legand was and in some people's eyes still is. I also agree they should never remake this movie. Just like "Walking Tall", i like the Rock, but the remake of it totally took away from the real person Bufford Pusser was. I was awful to see that they could make a movie about a real American Hero, and not tell his story.
The interviewers on this local news station didn't seem to know how to handle the seriousness of what Tom Laughlin was saying. The wanted to focus on the actual martial arts aspect of "Billy Jack" and he wanted to talk about a larger purpose, racism, Washington corruption etc... The 3 news anchors just sat there with this puzzled look. It is really amazing how many local news people really don't know current events or history. It's become show business. Sad.
In 1971 the American public knew little about the martial art known as hapkido. Then came the movie "Billy Jack" and an unforgettable performance by a then-unknown martial arts instructor, Bong Soo Han.
Standing nearly nose to nose with one of the movie's villains, Han, a stunt double for Tom Laughlin, the movie's star, delivers a quick kick to the man's jaw, flooring him. RIP Bong Soo Han.
How old is this interview? Billy is almost ready for his "dirtnap" now? He is 78 and is in failing health... I wish him well but I think it's time for heaven to come calling and bring him home.
billy jack is the ...I can not expresses the meaning of love and humanity that people should consider just live your life, do not pass judgement on others whom do not understand just be your self and know if you do that god will bring you home and a feeling of warmth you nwill feel stop the hate or ignorance
Those were great movies, i wish they would do more of them in a modern version.
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They did: All the "Death Wish" movies, except Laughlin made a post-Billy Jack career out of being a "victim" of politics. No wonder he joined the 9-11 truther movement.
I've loved your films BILLY JACK ever since your first. I replaced all my Billy Jack VHS tapes with DVDs. I stand by you always. I grew up in muliple foster homes, orphanages ect. I wished I'd known about the FREEDOM SCHOOL Pat and you held together. The social workers tried to hide it from me, but I am half cherokee and proud of it. All the best to you. My children love your movies and beliefs as well.
I can't believe the ditzy anchor - shamefully, the female anchor - didn't even do enough homework on her guest to know he co-wrote and directed his movie (She asks him how he was cast.... grrrr....)
Billy Jack was the first movie with violence in it that I "got" - It changed my thinking about everything.
by the way, they knew the cops (actualy bragged about it) so they thought they can act like scum... guess what? they were right.
they acted like scum.
angel2rx 1 month ago
that scene in the ice cream palor, i experienced something to that effect here in this loser town. this disgusting woman and someone i thought was my friend invited me to a birthday party just so they can all make fun of me. i'll never forget their faces and what they did, i remember thinking. "is this really happening?" i couldn't believe these people were their ages and acting so cruel and badly, only i had no billy jack to save me. as a matter of fact, i never did.
angel2rx 1 month ago
Personally, I loved the movies, even BJ Goes to Washington. I personally think one should be compassionate and kind. And those who are cruel should be "BillyJacked".
PLEASE don't remake "Billy Jack". That would be plainly sinful
jmgillis2010 2 months ago
Billy Jack was a true assclown. His motto: be affectionate, kind, and compassionate or I will kick your ass till you do!! LMAO!
UnseenCaller 4 months ago
@UnseenCaller: did you watch the movie? there are certain moments in life when you just need "to go barzerk", (a little inside joke) (probably only funny to me. oh well) he only kicked ass when needed to. plus, he admits in the movie he's not like the peaceful people in the school. "he try's" though, he "really try's. (another one, hehehe).
angel2rx 1 month ago
I was 10 when I saw this, And I loved this movie so much!!! That when my aunt and I went back to our house.I walked up and told my mom that I was going to marry BILLY JACK. And I loved him with all my heart. I had the biggest crush!! And to this day, when ever I may hear "ONE TEN SOLDIER" I get chills, and flash backs to the movie. I play the video to it a lot. <3 ya Billy Jack :)
meadorshome2006 8 months ago
Chuck Norris is Tom Laughlin's bitch.
ThatKrookedVulture 8 months ago
I was 10 in 1971 and I absolutely loved this movie and it still holds up. It was a great movie start to finish, it never lagged and was never boring. Even has a great theme song, what more could you want?
DA90027 11 months ago 3
I first saw Billy Jack when I was in grade School some 30+ years ago.I always go to the scene when you kick the rascist guy on his right ear with your right foot.AS a kid that was awesome thing to see and still is.
bighornpt 1 year ago
Why don't they ever put on re-runs of the movies anymore?
HixsonLibra 1 year ago 2
Love this. Tom Laughlin still looks good. Wow!!!
frontierjourdan 1 year ago 2
I'm, a big fan of Tom and "Billy Jack" but the story he tells about a senator telling him he'll never get "Billy Jack goes to Washington" is pure bullshit. That story was attached (apocryphally) to the Capra version as well. I did see the film at a preview in Oakbrook, Illinois, in the Seventies. The Billy Jack character is a better fit in the old Jimmy Stewart/Jefferson Smith part than you might think.
rlpniew 1 year ago
He was certainly right about deregulation.
BufordStone 1 year ago
>>He so ripped off David Carradine & Kung Fu
How did he rip off in 1970 a show that didn't air until 1972?
Arbogastonfilms 1 year ago 2
@Arbogastonfilms thats bullshit you wanker.u mong. God i hate imbeciles like u. tom is a very decent honest GOOD person. u r sewer bilge.
blutobelushi 1 year ago 2
@Arbogastonfilms Right exactly Billy Jack {As Born Losers was released in 1967} WAS BEFORE Kung Fu. And another thing the star Tom Laughlin ACTUALLY KNEW Martial arts UNLIKE The star of Kung Fu who knew nothing before the show.
valiantbros 1 year ago 4
Love seeing Republican dog fuckers getting their rightarded asses kicked.
NotSoOldHippy 1 year ago
@NotSoOldHippy Who says loving violence is partisan? It would seem both sides of the ideological aisle love to see the shit kicked out of their enemies. BTW, Bestiality is far more of a "Leftard" than a "rightard" thing. Your average "rightard" is too bound by religion to have sex in any way save in missionary position with their (opposite sex) spouse in pitch-darkness.
TheCapy 1 year ago
I love it. The schlock-meister. He so ripped off David Carradine & Kung Fu. Billy Jack is vigilante-ism at it's best & worst.
bondurango 2 years ago
@bondurango you maggot !!!!!!! badmouthing tom and billy jack. you are a piece of trash.
blutobelushi 1 year ago 2
still relevant
CharizardYoda 2 years ago
No matter what, in 1969, Tom Laughlin captured perfectly one moment in American culture. If it seems dated now, that's only because you and I have sold out so badly.
56richardcory 2 years ago 3
these are very good movies
94donnacone 2 years ago 3
i saw billy jack goes to wash! great movie!!!!!!
sanddocon 2 years ago 3
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Birry Jak most dangerous- me can do that- me am fight doctor - my balls most biggest - grunt grunt grunt - fear my most huge testicurrs
feesterboy1 2 years ago
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tom is lucky i couldn't get over there....i'd hit him w/a ridge-hand strike to the neck, then throw Bong Soo Han at him. talkin all that jibber-jabber.....
kenfo0 2 years ago
I loved Billy Jack.When I was young I watched it every time it came on tv.I plan to find it on the internet so my children can watch it.Remakes often don't do justice to the originals.
roseam 2 years ago 6
I loved it also. What a great and powerfull this fictional legand was and in some people's eyes still is. I also agree they should never remake this movie. Just like "Walking Tall", i like the Rock, but the remake of it totally took away from the real person Bufford Pusser was. I was awful to see that they could make a movie about a real American Hero, and not tell his story.
Bigrobch505 2 years ago 5
yeah on netflix you can play them instantly
n00bP4WnZ0r1233 2 years ago 2
The interviewers on this local news station didn't seem to know how to handle the seriousness of what Tom Laughlin was saying. The wanted to focus on the actual martial arts aspect of "Billy Jack" and he wanted to talk about a larger purpose, racism, Washington corruption etc... The 3 news anchors just sat there with this puzzled look. It is really amazing how many local news people really don't know current events or history. It's become show business. Sad.
lucki39284 2 years ago 8
And it is the same today. Sadder still.
crazyhorse99999 2 years ago
great interview.. did you also know that he played loverboy in the original movie gidget from 1959?
cuddle20902 2 years ago
Billy Jack is awesome !
VikingThor1 2 years ago 5
I don't know why I like this movie so much...
okiefilm 2 years ago
if they're going to "remake" it they need try to get people that worked on the original ones
aceyeah 2 years ago
These were great films, they should do the re-makes on them.
LilDarlingxx 2 years ago 2
If u really think they were great, u should support RERELEASING´em, not remaking the flicks.
diuga1 2 years ago 14
@diuga1 Then tell these people to make it happen! billyjackrights. com/
aberyjane 1 year ago
In 1971 the American public knew little about the martial art known as hapkido. Then came the movie "Billy Jack" and an unforgettable performance by a then-unknown martial arts instructor, Bong Soo Han.
Standing nearly nose to nose with one of the movie's villains, Han, a stunt double for Tom Laughlin, the movie's star, delivers a quick kick to the man's jaw, flooring him. RIP Bong Soo Han.
LSQLSQ 2 years ago
please start showing more of hiw movies
we miss him
blueskyy60 3 years ago 2
He's still the shit.
heybajubalee 3 years ago 2
How old is this interview? Billy is almost ready for his "dirtnap" now? He is 78 and is in failing health... I wish him well but I think it's time for heaven to come calling and bring him home.
Peace Tom....
Love Ya Dude .....
lepfanatic 3 years ago
Billy Jack is Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer's Daddy!
onsitewelding2003 3 years ago 2
lol
scorpionkings 3 years ago
Thank you Tom and Delores* for great movies and teachings! My heroes*
darricmartinez 3 years ago 2
billy jack is the ...I can not expresses the meaning of love and humanity that people should consider just live your life, do not pass judgement on others whom do not understand just be your self and know if you do that god will bring you home and a feeling of warmth you nwill feel stop the hate or ignorance
ratlou 3 years ago
This is a great interview.
Thanks for posting it.
DIOTD2008 3 years ago 2
Those were great movies, i wish they would do more of them in a modern version.
WickednUK 3 years ago 2
Those were great movies, i wish they would do more of them in a modern version.
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They did: All the "Death Wish" movies, except Laughlin made a post-Billy Jack career out of being a "victim" of politics. No wonder he joined the 9-11 truther movement.
RoboSlater 2 years ago
Just watched it lastnight
jason75 3 years ago
God bless, Tom, awesome director.
IntellectualJunior 4 years ago 4
Billy Jack kicks ass. Yeah
pajamanista 4 years ago 6
Hi everyone, Hi Tom
I've loved your films BILLY JACK ever since your first. I replaced all my Billy Jack VHS tapes with DVDs. I stand by you always. I grew up in muliple foster homes, orphanages ect. I wished I'd known about the FREEDOM SCHOOL Pat and you held together. The social workers tried to hide it from me, but I am half cherokee and proud of it. All the best to you. My children love your movies and beliefs as well.
Your films are very important
XrayhatchSteph 4 years ago 25
In another 30 years, I believe I could take Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin) in bare knuckle brawl...it's on, baby!!!
drunkskunk005 4 years ago
Tom sounds and looks great here. Glad he is still trying to help people!
DA90027 4 years ago 5
forgot'n great man,was my hero when i was 9 yrs. old i'm 43 now and he's still my hero.great job tom.
youeatbeans 4 years ago 4
I can't believe the ditzy anchor - shamefully, the female anchor - didn't even do enough homework on her guest to know he co-wrote and directed his movie (She asks him how he was cast.... grrrr....)
Billy Jack was the first movie with violence in it that I "got" - It changed my thinking about everything.
bearealman 4 years ago
D'OH!
ksim43 4 years ago
He tries...He tries. Honest...he tries.
LOL!!!
Big Daddy
BigDaddy1968 4 years ago
Billy,
I don't care if you are a Left Wing Liberal.
You're still a GREAT guy.
And I should know. After all, I'm...
Big Daddy
BigDaddy1968 4 years ago