The Trial of Billy Jack 1974
“It takes up where Billy Jack left off”
What is The Trial of Billy Jack?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Trial of Billy Jack" (1974). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 173 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 13, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Taylor-Laughlin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Music, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 25 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~173 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Taylor-Laughlin Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Trial of Billy Jack" (1974).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Trial of Billy Jack
Year: 1974
Release Date: 11/13/1974 (US)
Rating: PG
Genres: Action, Drama, Music, Thriller (TMDB); Drama (Rotten Tomatoes)
Runtime: 2h 53m (TMDB); 2h 55m (Rotten Tomatoes)
Synopsis:
Billy Jack was sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the first film.
The Freedom School expands and flourishes under Jean Roberts.
School features "yoga sports" and muckraking journalism.
Diverse student population airs political exposes on a privately owned television station.
Townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism.
Billy Jack is released, and tensions rise for the school.
Students are threatened and abused.
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“A gripping exploration of action and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Trial of Billy Jack worth watching?
The Trial of Billy Jack holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Trial of Billy Jack and when was it released?
The Trial of Billy Jack is a feature film with a runtime of 173 minutes. It was released in 1974. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack was directed by Tom Laughlin.
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