Comments on: How We Came to Own ‘Billy Jack’

By: casper

casper — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:53:01 +0000

to Frank,TC,&Cristina.......i just wanted to share with you that ive really enjoyed looking thru this site. i was born in the late 70's and i still love looking thru my moms old albums-(69 thru 78 are my fave years!!)that and being that im such a huge fan of your parents (and you, of course!!)thats made this a particularly special little adventure in time. my parents too, dug the billy jack films, and also toms films from the 50's (the delinquents was a hip little movie)very very cool. ive enjoyed listening to you frank, and your parents on the commentaries for these movies and its like getting to know the laughlins alil' bettah, and ive a great amount of respect and love for you all, and wish you all the very best. and a sincere thank you to you all for making these movies which have really helped me through some many dificult times. they really helped lift my spirit. peace and love forever, casper valentino-bakersfield, california.

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By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:01:48 +0000

I never got to see the Trial of Billy Jack and the rest made after. Will have to rent or catch it on cable, (I hear its playing in certian places on cable). Loved the movie Billy Jack saw it at the movies when I was 15yr. w/ my girlfriends.We all Had huge crushes on Billy Jack.

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By: Kevin Curtis

Kevin Curtis — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:41:21 +0000

Not only has Tom "Billy Jack" Laughlin been my hero since I was 10 years old & my mother took me to see Billy Jack at the theater in Natchez, Ms, Tom has been & will always be the biggest role model in my lifetime. Our kids need more role models today. Many people don't have a clue what Tom & Delores went through all those years ago & that is why I have been compelled for many years to spread the word of the great works of Tom & Delores Laughlin. Two American hero's, activist & humanitarians that stood the test of time in their marriage & career's. I will forever look up to you both. God bless.

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By: Dennis Hymowitz

Dennis Hymowitz — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:26:26 +0000

As I read all the comments from the other visiters. I come to the conclusion that "Billy Jack" was more than something that was the spirit of my generation, but also was a lesson learned many times over. This timeless movie will continue to feed the Human Spirit till the end of time itself. If anything was learned by the movie, than all should know that we need a Billy Jack right Now to stand up for the human spirit which is taking a huge beating from the ESTABLISHMENT. People may have watched Billy Jack, but there children are loosing the meaning of what freedoms it stood for. Todays fight for freedom, is slowly being taken away, with laws that leave us open to the wims of the ESTABLISHMENT. "WE THE PEOPLE" looked and held "Billy Jack" dear in our hearts because of the truth's he stood for, and the role model he was. I remain he fan forever.

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By: Will Butler

Will Butler — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:17:48 +0000

Billy Jack is a great movie..I had heard of Billy Jack but never seen the movie, now I can't quit watching!! I have only had it 2 days and have watched it four times. You just don't find good movies like that anymore!!

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By: Julie Watson

Julie Watson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:29:17 +0000

One thing I'd like to mention or shall I say several things I'd LOVE to mention is the whole gist of the movie itself. Let us not forget folks that his character was trying desperately to let others know the plight of the original AMERICANS! How the white establishment tried and still tries to put under the incredible spirit of these wonderfully spiritual human beings, the TRUE HUMAN BEINGS, along with the Aboriginals in Australia, and every other spiritual nation on this earth. I DO love the movies, I own the entire set! But people, come on, we must bring back that spiritualism within ourselves, bring back community, bring back the love that once existed so long ago. I am proud to say that in one lifetime, I was Native American and have been told by my dearest friend who is of the Klinket People of Alaska, that my spirit and my heart is still Native American. I do congratulate Tom, Delores, and the rest of the entire movie and movies for all they accomplished on the films and dearly love them this and always will. So, people, open your minds to the possibilities of what we can accomplish because of what we felt during these films, what stirred inside of us, what we can be to and for one another, what we ourselves can be, and most of all, how we as individuals can learn to love all and not just the one, meaning just ourselves. I'm off my soapbox now. Who's next?

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By: George Roberts

George Roberts — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:52:23 +0000

I saw the Trial of Billy Jack when i was 11 with my sister who was 16. I remember her crying and crying during the climactic massacre at the School. It made a big impression on me. I have been an admirer of that particular film, along with the rest, particularly Billy Jack, for forty years. Keep on truckin' Tom and happy birthday (belated).

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By: Deveron Sheffield

Deveron Sheffield — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:53:01 +0000

I agree Samantha, this day and age needs Billy Jack to come riding into our lives again. Not just for Native peoples, but on Black issues as well. I thought we had moved past all that, but here it is as if nothing has been learned or accomplished, as well as 2 wars one of which should never have happened and the other one questionable.

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By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:46:47 +0000

or a remake, I guess is, what I'm trying to ask.

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By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:43:18 +0000

Will there ever be a sequal?

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By: Roger Bunge

Roger Bunge — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:40:42 +0000

Billyjacks son Running Bear is a prisoneer of the taliban, Please join with me in praying for his release. Billyjack wants to do another movie showing some new things and showing the abuses of the prison system. Contact me for details.

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By: Allen Sloan Boyd

Allen Sloan Boyd — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:21:26 +0000

I’ve already been here once today, but had to come back. I really do appreciate what your parents did for us all. The Billy Jack movies were not only great intertainment, but had a message that has stayed with me my wholel life. I’m 53 years of age now. We’re all getting older aren’t we. But when I was a kid watching for the first time, it molded me a some really good ways. Also, I had the biggest crush on TC. She was the cutest girl I’d ever seen. I bet she still is. And to find out now after all these years that Frank had directed “Master Gunfighter” came as a very nice surprise. Great job Frank. That was a great movie. My only regret is that your parents didn’t make more movies. I don’t know your folks, but I do love these people that I’ve never met. Probably because of the wonderful gift of the work they did. I would love to see another Billy Jack movie. It would be great to see Tom pass on Billy’s wisdom on to a grandchild. That would be so great to see Billy taking on the role that the Indian medicine man had in “Trial”. Hey guys, we have been having a great time with your parents facebook group. There have been some wonderful discussions. I know that all of you are very busy. But it would be great if your folks could come on there some time. If not them, perhaps one of you guys. I think that the fans would get such a kick out of that. I know I would. And of course we’d need to have advanced noticed. I wouldn’t want to miss it. Take care guys. I wish you all the best. Allen Boyd.

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By: michael oconnell

michael oconnell — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:56:37 +0000

I saw Billy Jack in a tiny theater in Goldsboro, North Carolina when it was first released. I lived in a redneck, bigot filled town 20 miles from Smithfield, N.C., the home of the Ku Klux Klan.

I and my friends were given “Purple Haze” by a friend and experienced a “spiritual” revelation when watching the film.

We will never forget that night.

All the best, Michael

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By: brad

brad — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:55:58 +0000

i loved the movie. im training a cutting horse 3 yr old for this million dollar event in november and i named the colt billy jack!!!!!

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By: Tim Feehan

Tim Feehan — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:33:34 +0000

Hello Frank
A message from the Twin Cities, first saying that I was sorry
about the misinformation about MPLS rather than Millwaukee.
Just goes to show you can’t believe everything you read!
I also need to say that Michael hit the nail on the head
as far as I feel about the general situation.
And I also appreciate his connection with a site to find
Billy Jack music. I’ve always felt that the music was such
a huge part of the package.
It created the whole mood so perfectly, I had 2 different
vinyl copies and used to listen to them regularly.
And as far as a new Billy Jack movie, they would just need
too be Extemely carefull as far as cast, writing, direction
production, EVERYTHING!
Thanks again to all of you!!

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By: Ben Carnes

Ben Carnes — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:52:28 +0000

Some thoughts I might add is that if a new BJ movie is made, even if it is a remake. I would suggest using a Native actor. Too many of our people are put off by non-Native actors or the white hero saving the Natives. Also, if there is a remake, explore more of the contemporary issues from the perception of Native people and not, Native Americans. There is a cultural and political difference. A documentary would be interesting to see what happened behind the scenes!

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By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:54:00 +0000

I would love to see another Billy Jack movie. All four of them are awsome and they tell a great story. Sadly in the 21st century where I live Natives are treated the same way they are depicted in the movies, even worse. We need a Billy Jack in modern day society.

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By: Christopher Gabehart

Christopher Gabehart — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:39:32 +0000

As a child I saw the movie "Billy Jack" and have been all my life striving to be what Billy strived to be.As a Chickasaw native I have held this movie and its meaning to me close to my heart.As a son of mixed marriage I saw the conflict.Be well Frank,and may God bless you.I am honored to be your friend.

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By: Kimberly Kolo

Kimberly Kolo — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:53:17 +0000

Oh, yes! I vote for Billy Jack: The Next Generation starring Frank and Chrissy Laughlin on a mission to retake Washington, throw out the villainous politicians, and successfully run for Mayor of Chicago with special guest appearance by Tom as a lovable (as only Tom could pull off) Harry Reid!! Seriously..Bring Back Billy Jack!

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By: Michael Appel

Michael Appel — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:23:12 +0000

Kathleen,

A really good CD is available at http://www.billyjack.com.
It is called “The Music of Billy Jack”. On it is HOW I NEED YOU, GOLDEN LADY, JOHNNIE, WHEN WILL BILLY LOVE ME, SHED A TEAR, DANNY’S SONG, DREAMING AND HOPING, RAINBOW MADE OF CHILDREN, LOOK, LOOK TO THE MOUNTAIN, GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, and of course, ONE TIN SOLDIER performed by Jinx Dawson of Coven. What’s missing is one song I’d really like to have. Teresa Laughlin’s performance of ONE TIN SOLDIER from the end credits of BILLY JACK GOES TO WASHINGTON. Hopefully, someday Teresa’s ENTIRE version of that song will be released, if the entire song exists with her also singing the first stanza.

Michael

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