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Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977)After a senator suddenly dies after completing (and sealing) an investigation into the nuclear power industry, the remaining senator and the state governor must decide on a person who will ... See full summary » Director:Tom Laughlin |
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Title: Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977)
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Cast
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Sen. Joseph Paine
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Bailey
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Gov. Hubert Hopper
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McGhan
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Ralph Butler
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Senator Joe Foley
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After a senator suddenly dies after completing (and sealing) an investigation into the nuclear power industry, the remaining senator and the state governor must decide on a person who will play along with their shady deals and not cause any problems. They decide on Billy Jack, currently sitting in prison after being sent to jail at the end of his previous film, as they don't expect him to be capable of much, and they think he will attract young voters to the party. Billy is pardoned, released and nominated, after which he begins his duties. He soon notices that things aren't right, and starts trying to find out just what is going on. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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senator | one man army | death | u.s. capitol building | box office flop |Taglines:
The most dangerous Billy Jack of all!Certificate:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 April 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Billy Jack, i astrapi tou karate See more »Filming Locations:
Washington, District of Columbia, USACompany Credits
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The film mentions the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, that accident occurred March 28, 1979. The film was released April 16, 1977. This gives the impression that film's dialogue was changed after the initial release of the film, to make the filibuster scene appear more relevant. See more »Quotes
Jean Roberts: You did it... no matter what anybody says about you now, you did it. And you didn't have to even once take off your boots!See more »
Tom Laughlin has an uncanny ability to predict future events. His movie BILLY JACK foretold the way action movies would go (ie. RAMBO, STEVEN SEIGAL, CHUCK NORRIS, etc.) In this particular installment of the Billy Jack Saga,the emphasis is on Washington and the way the special interest groups and power brokers have corrupted our government. It's really a prophetic film, in light of the present day situation on Capitol Hill. There is an eerie fortelling of the Vince Foster espisode.
BILLY JACK GOES TO WASHINGTON is a re-make of the Jimmy Stewart classic MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, except using nuclear reactors as the hub of the plot. Tom Laughlin, as the character Billy Jack, really has a chance to prove his acting skills in this one; there is more depth of character in his performance of the lead role. The sets were very intricate and the production values a lot higher than the previous espisodes. Plus, there is an excellent supporting cast: Delores Taylor (Laughlin's real life wife), E G Marsall, Sam Wanamaker, Luci Arnez, and Peter Donat. This is a definat must see!