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Tom Laughlin

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Tom Laughlin (1931-2013) had 38 credits in television and film in a career spanning 1955-1986. He was not widely known until he played the title role inBilly Jack, released in 1971. The film was so successful thatThe Born Losers(1967), the previous film featuring the character Billy Jack, was re-released. Two sequels were released,The Trial of Billy Jack(1974) andBilly Jack Goes to Washington(1977). Laughlin directed all four films, using the pseudonym T. C. Frank for the 1st, 2nd and 4th film in the series, and Frank Laughlin for the 3rd film. He also produced and wrote several of the films in the series, using other pseudonyms. The fifth film in the series,The Return of Billy Jackremains uncompleted. Tom Laughlin can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (8)

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The Trial of Billy Jack (1974)

Character Firearm Notes
Billy Jack Smith & Wesson Model 10 -
Billy Jack Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine -

Billy Jack (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Billy Jack Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun -
Billy Jack Remington Model 870 Police Magnum -
Billy Jack Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine -

The Born Losers (1967)

Character Firearm Notes
Billy Jack Colt Official Police -
Billy Jack M1 Garand -
Billy Jack M1903A1 Springfield -