Rolling Thunder led sunrise ceremonies during the mornings of filming of ‘Billy Jack’ in and around Prescott, Arizona. Here are the only photos I’ve yet found of these ceremonies….
Sunrise Ceremony w Rolling Thunder
Tom Laughlin Stuns Film Biz Pros
The re-release of ‘Billy Jack’ in 1973 was ground breaking. Never had a film been re-released so soon after it had played in theaters… and been such a success. ‘Billy Jack’ earned $32,000,000 in 1971. (For comparison: ‘The French Connection’ $26M; ‘Dirty Harry’ $18M; ‘The Last Picture Show’ $13M; ‘Shaft’ $7M.) But that was nothing…
Showman of the Year 1976
Sporting his foppish Master Gunfighter haircut and beard (and a sweet velour poncho) Tom Laughlin is in Kansas City to accept the Showman of the Year award in 1976.
Our 100th Post!
If we were a TV series, we’d be golden (100 episodes of a TV series is the magic number for syndication). But - alas - we’re not. We’re simply a blog about an almost 40 year old film (and it’s relatives). So we need to keep plugging. Thanks to all of you who have been…
Dance Rehearsal for Billy Jack
These shots are from a dance rehearsal for the sequence in the film where the school puts on a show for the townspeople. (It is hinted at when the members of the town council come out to the Freedom School and suggest the school put on a show for the whole town to see.) But, alas, the show never happened.
Tom Football Glory Coverage
Trial of Billy Jack Location Scouting in Monument Valley
Billy Explains About His Right Foot…
Billy Lays Down the Law to Posner
I don’t think you have to know Billy to know his meaning in this scene. Break the law: you’re gonna pay. Threaten those on the reservation: you’re gonna pay. Posner has to decide how much he wants to pay. And fast.
