Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin and Delores Taylor interview on his 80th Birthday Warriors Part 2)
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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024
- Thomas Robert "Tom" Laughlin (August 10, 1931 -- December 12, 2013) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator and political activist.
Laughlin was best-known for his series of Billy Jack films. He was married to actress Delores Taylor from 1954 until his death. Taylor also co-produced and acted in all four of the Billy Jack films. His unique promotion of The Trial of Billy Jack (TV trailers during national news and an "opening day" nationwide release) was a major influence on the way films are marketed.[1]
In the early 1960s, Laughlin put his film career on hiatus to start a Montessori preschool in Santa Monica, California; it became the largest school of its kind in the United States. In his later years, he sought the office of President of the United States in 1992, 2004, and 2008. He also was involved in psychology and domestic abuse counseling, writing several books on Jungian psychology and developing theories on the causes of cancer.
We need more Billy Jack's in the world today
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Such a great couple, they were so iconic growing up in the 70s. Life was so much more fun back then and Billy Jack was just a part of growing up then. RIP both of you, the world lost two wonderful people.
They both changed people who saw the movies.I am a better man because of the movies.God bless them and the kids .
It is true!!! I watched all Billy Jack movies. It was the right way to choose. No doubt about the way to take into your life.
We miss Tom Laughlin.. Billy Jack was one of my favorite movies. It had a great message. I still watch it every now and then.
Makes me cry at all the injustices. Still can’t listen to the song without tears. We need to make the movies available again. There is still a lot of value in what he stood for. God bless Tom and Delores. RIP Tom.
"When policemen break the Law, then there isn't any Law. Just a fight for survival." -- Billy Jack
This guy was my hero when I was a kid. We used to go see it at the movies and then come home and play Billy Jack.
This movie was part of my childhood. Growing up in a small Nebraska town. Made me proud to be an Indian.
Where in Nebraska did you grow up? Fremont here!
North platte here
Respect to you!!!!!!😊
Me too ..I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and I loved Billy Jack because it didn't matter what you looked like he respected everyone
I loved the way Tom laughing talked in this movie and have calm his acting was in this movie it was wonderful
Wow hard to believe they both are gone what a great couple
My late husband turned me onto the Billy Jack movies. He couldnt believe I never heard of them. I thought they were cheesy and dated but they made me feel good. Thanks Jimmy. RIP. I love you !!!
From one widow to another, my heart goes out to you. Don't you hate having to put the word "late" in front of husband (or in my case, wife)? I pray we all find our peace and strength as time moves forward.
Billy Jack was part of my growing up . Good wholesome movie ! Great actors
In 1967-68 I had to have a Billie Jack hat. I loved Tom’s movies. He was a national treasure.
I'm feeling a little nostalgic. I wish I could go back to the 70s when life was a little bit simpler.
Might as well wish to be a black person also, then youll really love it.
I agree it's hard to see billy jack old.......but happens to us all
I agree totally, they were better times
Wish I was 10 maybe 15 yrs. older, the 60's and 70's were the time to be alive and young. ( In my mind anyways ).
@@tombryan1 Oh, poor Tommy.
Loved both of them.
I will always love Billy Jack
I grew up on this movie and it has always stayed as a guide for me. Now I fight for human rights and exposing the global elite warmongers everyday. I'm proud to say that Billy Jack and this amazing song always guides me.
greatest movies of my youth .got me inspired to train and now teach been at it for over 35 years thank you billy jack...tom.
Classic films actors we'll never see again :( The class of the Laughlin's the nature of the films just pure classic
right now i am watching the trial of billy jack! he just came back home. people are singing for him. i miss him. R.I.P. Tom Laughlin
I was one of Billy Jacks biggest fans. I have long admired him. Much of anti war sentiment has passed over the years but the culture of his time still remains. The mold for Tom Laughlin has been broken and will never appear again he is loved by many but belongs to the ages! Thanks Tom for your life and times.
Billy Jack Will Always Be a Legend !!
Amen!
i grew up on Billy Jack...great films!!
May he RIP He was great in the billy Jack Movies.
Only one actor he only only had only one to compare to that was John Wayne
@@maynard.embretsonembretson2805 Tom was a better actor and definitely much better fighter.
@@brookiebob he wasn't actually fighting in the movies
🎬 His wife really made the character of Billy Jack shine...🎬
I began studying martial arts at 11 because of this man and his movies. A friend of mine and his dojo put on a demonstration at the theater. I was hooked and studied till 34 years old. Thanks Billy Jack! RIP...
We Love You and Miss You Billy Jack... Thank You Delores for being so strong and helping us have this Amazing Cinematic Hero
Four things you need for one of the greatest movies of its time the Hat the Song " One Tin Soldier" the man Tom Laughlin and a great title "Billy Jack".
I wish that their were more Billy jack movies. thank you Billy jack.
Rest In Peace Both of You...
What a wonderful expirience it must've been to actually talk to the Laughlin's! "Priceless"!!!
sharp as a tack at 80,this gives me hope,when i saw THE BORN LOSERS,i knew he was a bad dude,self made man,hapkido expert,defender of the weak,rip man and wife,lovely people
Truly an amazing man, loved growing up watching the Billy Jack movies, taught a lot about changing racism and acceptance, edgy for its time, unfortunately liberal ideology has taken a really bad turn, here in 2019, bottom line, this is America, he fought for the rights for everyone,
My first hero in film. Love those movies and their meaning still. Hats off to you Tom Laughlin, alias 'Billy Jack'. Rest in Peace, and Thank You. Amen.
It's so sad we all have to leave and go home.. Great movie.
I remember Tom was a Sundancer and always came to pray at Crow Dogs ceremony. He was a very powerful person who prayed very hard in the Indian way.
It sounds like it was meant to be, the hat , the ghost dance , wovoka and jack willie(wilson)..the concept..such a great iconic movie
Loved the Billy Jack movies! Lived in a very small racist town when I saw this movie & it really "hit home." I remember crying when I saw it. Just had my 15 yr old daughter watch the 1st one with me. Just classic!
I love my billy jack movies just loved them all
One of the best films I have ever seen. As a result, I started martial arts training.
Thanks Billy Jack for Standing up for Indian Rights!
I’m 63 years old now and recall how this movie changed my view of the world. As a teenager we all used to dress like Billy Jack!
Wow just found this interview, very cool, Billy Jack was the stuff, a badass man of integrity, punched you in the face and heart lol, I love all the billy Jack movies. RIP BILLY JACK AND DELORES
one of my childhood rememberance,and all time favorite movie and song..till this day i sing that one tin soldier.
Belinda Sierra Great movie and memories. I was born and adopted in New Mexico. I believe part was filmed in Albuquerque
Still trying to find his movies, he to me was a activist and the movie Billy Jack was who he was, it wasn't just a movie it had meaning and touched me very deeply. Peace to you Tom Laughlin and thanks for the memories my brother.
They are on DVD & Blu ray now but you may find them on RUclips also
Thank - You So much ... Billy Jack was a Life defining movie for me lots Of Spiritual Blessings that stayed with me ... It's So Cool that You two are still Together ... I saw Billy Jack in my 20's back in the 70's ... And I later because Friends with Rolling Thunder which I think You know from Elko Nevada ... We remained Friends And spoke on the phone up untill He past 💟
I too wished their were more of an interview but I was a teen when the movie came out and I'm glad I was able to see it and learn from it .Rest in Peace
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What beautiful love story between Tom and Delores. I wish I could find a partner like that. Always loved "Billy Jack".
I LIKED The Billy Jack movies. I'm watching Billy Jack now!! AREST IN PEACE Mr.Laughlin.
to delores and tom u wll never kno the ways u have saved me. literally....it wasnt until much later in age that i reallized just how much.long billy jack!!!ty and god bless.
I grew up as you my hero,and believe it or not I still dress like you Billy Jack, all my friends call me Billy Jack , I am 53 now but I got my jeans and my jacket,till the end, thanks for the supper hero movies
I was only a child when i saw this with my mother and my aunt...you left a profound mark on my mind and heart,grew up singing "one tin solider" now I am 50 ,I still see the nastiness , and I try to stand up for myself against the bullies with words,not fists...people (Some) still do not listen.i will cont. through the tears ,and being pushed around,stand up for me ...there are still many behind using words like you can't....God keeps me going,and remembering,use your words and keep your hands to yourself.....and i you choose to use your hands ,know what you are getting into..THANK-YOU TOM AND DELORES AND TO THE OTHERS INVOLVED....LOVE,YOUR FRIEND,SINCERELY,SHERYL
My father used to say a man should always talk less and say more
Hats off to Tom Laughlin God bless you you are the best r i p
Always love watching his movies,i still have the vhs tape..2019
remember seeing 'Trial of-' in '74. Nice, big audience-
Me too
Me too
RIP. A true legend.
It was a real love all the time they were together !!! I loved all those movies!!!
bless their hearts!!
I loved watching the Billy Jack movies when I was a kid. He was my hero! Sad they're both gone now 😥
How amazing.. and wonderful .. you both changed my life. I hope to see you again over the rainbow..love you.
I have to say those movies played a major role in my childhood. Very early. From like the age of 10 until the age of 14. Then I found football and girls and I became a different person. Now I am in my late 50s and see the end. I am more like the 10 year old Billy Jack emulator. It all goes way too fast doesn't it.
I first watched Billy Jack when I was 15 at the movie theater when it came out; Great Movie !!
I remember me and a friend were going to a fight at Burger King (a stupid high school thing, nothing happened)
Anyway I laugh every time I think of that night.
A bunch of people in the parking lot from both sides, and my friend pulls the ultimate Billy Jack and takes his shoes off. Lol
Movies really do inspire people
Absolutely incredible!
RIP to both you both will be sorely missed
For Billy Jack.Tom Laughlin . You have been a great influence in my life.thankyou God Bless .So missed RIP
My Favorite movie as a child of the 60's! RIP Tom aka Billy Jack
Incredible interview. Great back story.
Looked and sounded great for being 80. What an amazing life he lived. Both of them.
Great interview. Thank you.
Omg! How I loved them...God rest your soul! Amazing....
Bill Jack Chat Gathering 08/2001 in LA. A couple of dozen of us met up in LA.
Tom and Delores came to the hotel and visited with us for a couple of hours. What a blessing they were! It was a great time. Wonder if I’ll ever run across any of those folks on a site like this🤔
It’s Pondlady here! 😍
Thanks for this video i miss them both
Billyjack was my favorite movie when i saw it in 1973 when i was 10 years. I wanted a hat just like his. Love the song one tin soldier at the end of the movie when the kids from the school honor him when billyjack is leaving in the police car.
I loved the movies of Billy Jack also he was a great actor him and Dolores both thank you for giving us these wonderful movies you will always be in our heart so nice I'd loved all the karate belts I think Tom laughing and Chuck Norris would have been great together I would like to know what happened oh where is their daughter rest in peace God bless
R.I.P. Tom Laughlin and Delores Taylor AKA Billy Jack both of you your memories will live forever turn our hearts always be with you both . Our deepest condolences to your Family friends and Fan's I have been a Fan since I had been a very Yung boy I believe in 1971 when I first seen the movie at the drive in I was 9 year's old and the Billy Jack movies I have seen every one of them and the born looser and if I am not mistaken all of Tom Laughlins movies and Delores Taylor. My Fiance is Native American and I am very proud have such a great lady 8n my life.💕☮️🛐✝️😇🙏
I Love Him Soo Much He Was And Will Be My First Love I Would Love To See The Whole Movie And I Would Love To Have The Movie And I Had The Book And Sound Track I Would Love To Have All That I Can Get Of Him Thanks Billy Jack And Jean Sending You Love Peace Joy Comfort And Prayers With Love From Your Biggest Fan C-YA You Guys Up IN HEAVEN
You're full of love 💘...good for you.
Billy Jack. Those were the days.
Billy Jack-- Proof that violence does solve some things.
To bad Billy isn't prez today miss them both rip luv movies and song ✌️👍🙏🎶♥️
Thanks for the upload
Tom and Delores really loved each other!
Old age kicks everybody's ass.
What a great movie. going to watch Billy jack goes to Washington.
That's the one the Deep State doesn't want you to see.
i hate what time does to us and i hate how fast time goes by i miss the good ol days
One of the originals we love u man
listen til the end ... it's worth the wait.
BILLY Jack and Marlon Brando ! Both LOVED INDIANS !!! POW WOW THE INDIAN BOY ! ADORED BILLY JACK !!
Even Chuck Norris has an idol: Billy Jack!
Hey buddy✌
TCM ran the Billy Jack movies last night. Loved these movies as a kid.
RIP Tom! i saw most all his films on the screen.
They're both gone now, but wow. Both he and his wife I can still recognize!
He is one special person, who reminded everybody about the Wounded Knee and other events and political
cruel movements around all the orginal north american tribes!!! We all can learn from his vieuws!!
80 y.o. and he STILL was a Bad Ass !
Thank You Sir!! SALUTE!! God Bless You All
Tom Laughlin / Billy Jack: always heroes in our hearts.
Wow... I was about 10ish, and me and two of my sisters went to the walk-in theater: I came out of that theater as Billy Jack! I was working way back when and bought me a Billy Jack hat with the money I saved: that was a good investment! I sure miss that old ragged hat: I think I'll buy me another. With Love... Tom Laughlin (The Real Billy Jack).
Billy Jack. wow! Me and my brother went to see him 50 years ago.
The original Billy Jack film had a strong script, making up for relatively low budget production, and did huge box office appealing to the huge Counter Culture embrace
Billy Jack made in 1971.
Bruce Lee made Enter The Dragon ( his first international movie, in 1973 ).
Rest in Peace Tom and Delores.
I love you guys. So much respect
Trial of Billy Jack was one of the most graphic films of violence i can remember for in my young life. Not gratuitous just the actual effects were amazingly good for that time. Loved both movies. Rambo before rambo.....
My first "date" in 5th grade was to this movie. Thought of him as a Hero. Still think of him the same way.