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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Billy Jack--What can you say?, March 7, 2000
In December of 1999, I received a phone call from Mr. Tom Laughlin. It was an honor to talk to Mr. Laughlin and discover what he has been doing the last several years. The 4-tape set "The Billy Jack Collection", is a must for fans of this 70's saga of the Native American/Veteran/Seeker of justice and his trials. "Born Losers" set box office records in its day for that genre. "Billy Jack" is legendary, and so is the fight the Laughlins had with studio execs to be sure it was released to mainstream America. The "Trial of Billy Jack" reminds the viewer of the societal issues during the Vietnam and post-Vietnam era. "Billy Jack Goes to Washington" was never released, or had very limited release and it is said that certain members of the U.S. Congress wanted to be sure it was never seen. For those of us (me included) who grew up in the 70's, "Billy Jack" lives in us forever. This set is a must for Billy Jack fans. Also.... check out the Billy Jack website. It's worth a look.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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ULTIMATE BILLY JACK COLLECTION, May 13, 2000
What can I say? BILLY JACK, in spite of the misunderstading of critics and some of the public, is as relevant today as when these movies were originally released. TOM LAUGHLIN understands more that anybody about the conscience (and unconscience) of people than most psychiatrists and psychologists of today. These movies tackles hard-hitting issues with delicate care on how one might resolve them. There is never a condolence of violence; on the contrary, it is used only when no other method is available. All these movies are great, but especially BILLY JACK GOES TO WASHINGTON needs to be seen. It's like reading todays's headlines from Washington. Kudos to you, Tom.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Box O' Billy Jack, December 14, 1999
It's great to see these movies available again! I saw these when I was a kid & it left a hell of an impression on me to this day. The saga starts with "The Born Losers". Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin) is a loner who keeps to himself & helps a girl being harrassed by a motorcycle gang. Good action movie. This helped create the 2nd movie, "Billy Jack". It was made by a group of student/independent film makers, & Laughlin. It became a huge hit & had a cult following, the 3rd installment, "Trial of Billy Jack", picked up right where "Billy Jack"left off. Although a bit lengthy, (3 hours) it was an amazing movie. Filled with political injustices & prejudices of a town against an alternative school & the hero. The 4th movie, is almost autobiographical, as Laughlin ran for a spot in congress in real life. The movies are all about loving & treating everyone the way you want to be treated, with an avenging angel making sure corrupt police, politicians, & townsfolk, do just that. I loved it! Delores Taylor, who plays the controversial school "principal"& founder, is Laughlins real life wife. These movies all share a common theme of peace through strength, Billy Jack hates to fight & only does so when provoked or if he sees the innocent threatened.
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