Billyboy
I paid a whopping $63.00 bucks to buy this video. Did so because I lived in South Africa years ago and thought it'd be interesting to see this South African filmed movie. Also, I am a boxing fan and recall Duane Bobick. What a big disappointment; I'm talking major! Duane Bobick just can't act. The poor guy is stiff, machine-like, almost a walking-talking robot. You can see how his face was battered by over 40 professional fights. The rest of the cast is just as bad. The story-line is a bizarre mix of romance, incest, sadism, and boxing. If you blink your eyes you can see a host of well-known boxers from South Africa in uncredited roles. Billyboy is not worth a 3 dollar rental,let alone the money I paid for it. I gave my copy away to a friend, who in turn sold it at a garage sale for a buck!
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Plot Summary
Billy Jack is a mysterious, pacifist but powerful Native American who often resorts to violence to protect the innocent. He becomes involved with a group of young people running a desert folk music establishment and defends them from a corrupt sheriff and his gang.
Critical Reception
Billy Jack was a cultural phenomenon, achieving massive box office success and sparking significant debate. While critics were divided, with some praising its anti-establishment themes and action, others lambasted its violence and perceived self-indulgence. Audiences, however, flocked to see it, making it one of the highest-grossing independent films of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique blend of Western action and counter-culture themes.
- Criticized for its simplistic morality and graphic violence.
- Recognized for its independent spirit and massive audience appeal.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated Billy Jack's unconventional hero and his fight against corruption, though some found the violence excessive.
Fun Fact
The film's writer, director, producer, and star, Tom Laughlin, was inspired by the "citizen's arrest" scene in the 1967 film 'Point Blank' to create the iconic "walking through the door" fight scene in Billy Jack.
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