Billy Jack - The Ice Cream Shop

[@delphi-moochymaker62]

I saw this the first week it was in theaters back in the day. The whole crowd cheered whenever Billy kicked ass! It was quite a phenomenon.

[@rtek5]

Yea me too. I was about 13. It was a big deal but now looking at it there is such bad acting. Only the old guys that played cops could act, and I guess Howard Hesman as one the hippies.

[@neilsnell7346]

Chris Ashcroft and

[@highjinxwillie62]

Most people don't know that their was a billy jack movie before this one called the born losers

[@rtek5]

highjinxwillie62 It's very forgettable

[@bigstuff52]

You couldn't do Jello Chimpy...LMAO...

[@j.d.marshall1098]

Thanks,Tom Laughlin for enriching our lives.

[@w.jpearson14]

This movie inspired me to learn martial arts. I must have watched it 50 times. From age 19 I trained for twenty-five years with some of the best, achieved 3rd degree black belt, and opened a martial arts club in San Antonio, Texas. RIP Tom Laughlin.

[@VinnyFree]

RIP Tom - have to admit, while I loved Bruce Lee, Billy Jack was the movie that got me interested in the martial arts ...and after watching all the movies, I found the deeper meaning - my condolences to the Laughlin family. If you don't have them, buy the complete Billy Jack set ... good movies!

[@marknewsom1780]

Billy Jack was Special Forces, Bruce Lee was a Kung-Fu master, different disciplines

[@yancy2221]

one of my first movies. Stuck with me my whole life

[@judyann9991]

I fell in love with Billy Jack when I was in jr high school. RIP!

[@mosessofer3447]

and Billy Jack fell in love with Judy Jackson

[@oneyedjake4768]

The prop dummy going through the window, cut to then the guy laying there is priceless....I love Billy Jack movies!

[@cliffdr.detroitlynch3903]

grew up watching this man whip ass, nobody did it better. rip tom. what a legend, who wasnt given the respect he deserverd

[@bearone7777]

Thank you--["WADO"]----cliff!!!

[@cliffdr.detroitlynch3903]

we need some billy jack to straighten this world up. that sissy that runs north korea, needs a billy jack ass whippin.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

CLIFF, DR. DETROIT, LYNCH ...Yeah, I don't think so. Commie Jack wouldn't come down on Kim Jong None. More like go down. Left wingers are valueless.

[@brianpomeroy9624]

The world needs more Billy Jacks.

[@BrotherNkosi]

I have no Idea how many times I have seen this scene. It always makes me feel good. You get the feeling that he really does try to not have to open a can of whoop ass on people. However he realizes that some people just would not have it any other way. Thanks for the post.

[@captainamericaxxx3874]

I lived in Prescott Arizona about 20 years ago and that ice cream parlor looked the same then. It's funny seeing it.

[@the10thleper]

I ran the projectors at the theater when these movies came out. We loved Billy Jack.

[@grandpabill6684]

Billy your my hero I watched your movies 30 + years ago and still get off on how you kicked that ass !

[@bearone7777]

To the whites that post here this is a message from me to Toms spirit------OSIYO---[O-SI-YO]----Means "HELLO"--- in the CHEROKEE language, I personally say "WADO"----THANK YOU, for making this movie. You are a great man for standing tall and standing firm on how you got it into movie theaters!!!

[@danielbohatkiewicz71]

I won't lie. I forgot about watching this as a kid. Seeing it now. I haven't seen anything that pissed me off this much in a long time.

[@davechrischilles9871]

The suspense is palpable in this scene. Classic.

[@capacola262743]

BJ ALWAYS GIVES A 10 MINUTE SPEECH before he hits someone, and they just stand there and listen.

[@jf8461]

My favorite scene from Billy Jack! I remember imitating it many times as kids!!

This movie was made mostly in Sante Fe New Mexico in 1970-71. I was 14 years old and watched them make it. The fight scene in the plaza was a hoot. We snuck up onto the roof of the Woolworths that has now been divided into 3 or 4 over priced "art" galleries and watched.

[@bigstuff52]

Did Laughlin really do the kicking or was it a stunt double....

[@the1realanalogman]

john james HapkIdo master Bong Soo Han was Tom's fighting stand-in.

[@bigstuff52]

the 1real analogram...thanks for that

[@DA90027]

I thought this was filmed in Late 1969? I know it took almost two years for the movie to come out

It could have been 69....it was almost 50 years ago and I'm just not sure.

[@bigalmaden8042]

Billy Jack, one of my all-time favorites

[@entropyfan5714]

I know it's cheesy by modern standards, but this film taught me more about morality than any church ever did. Billy Jack was a real role model to me.

[@Agwings1960]

This and the scene across the street are my favorite.

[@bradmeade4949]

holy shit i haven't thought about this movie for year's . Absolute classic .

[@jackmurray2446]

He put that big dufus through the window! LOL!

[@augustseptember3503]

Billy Jack erupts into violence at 4.50, ending at 5.03 with all the kids looking deadpan, showing no emotion at all! What!!??

[@randyy1964]

loved this man and his movies

[@chrisweidner4768]

Great film. Started me on the road.

[@albee1000]

Man, this is the most tense Ben and Jerry's I've ever seen.

[@SnakeRiverFishing]

it's what happens when you run out of cones

[@Royalchess1]

OOooH! When Billy Jack takes off his hat the s_ _ t is gonna fly!

[@robsmith8310]

where are the billy jacks of yester year,this is when america shown as a bright light of hope,we need billy back in a strong way to defend our morals and rights,go billy jack go.

[@homelesshannah50]

+Rob Smith RIP Tom

[@robsmith8310]

say what,hhhhmmmmm interesting.can you please clarify your thoughts...

[@homelesshannah50]

Rob Smith The guy who played Billy Jack passed away several years ago

[@robsmith8310]

tom maglauchlin sorry wrong spelling on the last name,but what a great show at that time,the seventies,it`s message still resonates though that is timeless,the hero coming to the rescue.sorry to hear he passed.good actor.thanks for the info though....

[@abc456f]

Rob Smith kk

[@tobar9561]

Cool movie. Cool hat!!!!! 70s forever!!!!

[@carldobson6529]

Still the best damn movie ever.

[@am2boni]

My favorite scene! I was quoting Billy Jack to my daughter, from this scene, on Sunday. Low and behold, I heard that he went to the other side a few days ago! My heart is both filled with sadness and joy, fo his happiness! RIP Tom!

[@briannatube]

RIP Billy Jack. Billy Jack saved the day, but it looks like we lost the war. Take a look at the menu board from 1971 (beginning of video). Tuna salad 60 cents. Egg salad 30 cents. Fried Chicken 65 cents and French fries 20 cents. Everything now coats 10 times more, but wages since '71 only went up five times more. A good hourly rate in '71 was five dollars per hour. You need fifty dollars per hour now to break even!!!!

[@laurence132]

I wonder what the price of gas was back then? I live in Quebec and the current price is $1,41 per litre or about $ 5,50 a gallon.

[@briannatube]

laurence132 Price of gasoline in 1971 was 25- 30 cents per gallon.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

briannatube ... The gas station attendant put the gas in your car, checked the oil, etc., washed the windows, aired the tires and gave you gold or green trading stamps. There were "gas wars" that took the price down to 19.9¢/gallon at times. Hell, I was there!

[@kennyv6135]

Yup and you dont work for work for $1.85 an hour either.

[@homelesshannah50]

Gas was 36 cents in 1970

[@SkittleGirlTokyo]

This scene was filmed in what was then my families ice cream store ! Dent's ice cream :) now Kendall's although heard they closed down last year. Makes me want to buy back the spot and make it Dent's Ice cream once more !

[@segoviagg1]

This was filmed in Prescott, AZ, correct? I've heard so many fellow Arizonans claim this but never verified it. Never been to Prescott either.

[@segoviagg1]

Thanks. Now I have a reason to go and to GO BERSERK! :-D

[@johnlane35]

Hope you do Franny, what a piece of History. Bill Jack is a legend here in OZ.

[@doddnkmarine4]

good for you if you do!

[@drfreud65]

That would be awesome! Could you let us know if you do?

[@varigdc10]

This movie and " The Creature From The Black Lagoon ", my favorite movies of all time, RIP Billy....

[@NorsemanUSA]

Interesting trivia- Clint Eastwood's first movie was the sequel to The Creature From The Black Lagoon called Revenge Of The Creature in 1955. Clint had a tiny role as a scientist's assistant. As for this Billy Jack movie,my folks took me to see it as a kid in 71. We saw the Born Losers in 68 at a drive-in. Ahh the good ole days. RIP Tom.

[@varigdc10]

NorsemanUSA Thanks did not know this. On the same subject ( trivia) check out the 50's flick ( The Blob ), see if you see somebody that became famous later, this was his first picture.

[@jamesellis33]

This world is going to miss you Tom. You will be missed. RIP.

[@booker80]

enter billy jack like a boss,

[@gregorycastillo3219]

I actually found a black hat like Billy had, still have a picture of me wearing it. He was my hero in '74 when I was 10. I didn't know too much about politics and race relations, but I''ve always hated bullies...RIP Tom

[@bobbygarcia5834]

Love all of his movies

[@TheTurk56523]

I remembered this movie. I saw it in the theater.

[@blackjack26241]

Bad ass movie I loved it so awesome

[@jackmurray2446]

"I just go BERSERK!" He beat the crap out of those chickenshits!

[@lakeleymagnolia2401]

Jack Murray, when he said berserk! that was why i view this scene again & again.

[@kennethbesselman5739]

How much did Coca Cola pay for product placement here?

[@billyshears6604]

This scene was filmed in Prescott, AZ. I studied desert survival many years back with him, believe it or not.

[@maynardsmoreland]

I always loved it when Billy Jack rubbed his face and eyes. It was the audience's cue that he was about to kick some major ass!

[@ShellTrek]

I; for one, would make it a memorable treat! "I luv that Scene"!

[@TheIrishrogue68]

To me, this scene is unparalleled in its evocation of injustice and discrimination--when Billy Jack explodes in violent retribution against the bullies, the viewer can't help but be swept along. Powerful.

[@johnlucier5654]

swept along like poop down the toilet

[@CitySkin09]

RIP Tom Laughlin...

[@johnlucier5654]

yeah its a tragedy he didnt die before he turned commie and made these crappy films.

[@jimmypage2138]

hge really had a hatred of the usa

[@CitySkin09]

@ john lucier - Grow a fucking brain.

[@CitySkin09]

@ jimmy page -- Which source did you read that from? Or can you even read?

[@CitySkin09]

@ john james --- Why don't you and the two other fools that share the same first initial of a made-up first name go circle jerk each other and tell one another how much you love watching some wax-statue with fake hair screw this country up some more.

[@punsy7]

I loved the billy jack trilogy !

[@ciscobudge159]

There were 4.....dum dum

[@evilkrug5160]

To be fair, The Born Losers is a movie that is easily not known of unless you seriously look in to the Billy Jack movies or like me was young and saw The Born Losers when it came out in 1965,1966 or so. Not knowing about it does not make one a dum dum.

[@Skyman505]

I have just one question. Can someone tell when ice cream shops began having open bins of flour accessible to customers?

[@jimfriedman993]

I saw an interview with Tom saying the idea came to him when his wife told him this actually was done to Indians by the whites when she was a kid. He should have realized though that it doesn't make sense for an ice cream shop to have giant containers of flour and should have them go in a bakery.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

King David ... And I thought I'd come up with a fresh angle when I asked Franny Dent why they had bulk flour in the customer area. Further reading on other threads got me here. Kudos to you and all the other sharp eyed observers.

[@Ranger11413]

Well back in those days they had flour because I have no friggin idea why ?

[@theanimatedpencilstudio]

Speaking of the famous confrontation in the ice cream shop that drove Billy berserk, viewers who wondered why a soda fountain would have a barrel of flour handy might be interested to find out that this scene was based on a real-life incident Taylor witnessed while growing up in a small South Dakota reservation town. She was one of a handful of Caucasians who lived in the area (her Native playmates called her Little Yellow Head as a child) and the poor treatment of the Indians while growing up had a huge impact on her, and later her husband as well.

[@joelwest2585]

Flour is an ingredient of ice cream.

[@Kdog123123]

That's right classic, I have seen many many, ...many times examples of how physical discipline really works. Not talking about violence, I'm talking bully's and straight up assholes that require a payback. It's amazingly how quick it works, in a matters of a second their attitudes change. :)

[@JRFrancisco20088]

Don't know why, but this film hits more than misses. The script is weak and it's a low budget production but it has something that makes it watchable. Maybe because we all want to be Billy Jack and kick some bigot ass.

[@mosessofer3447]

i was hoping that Billy Jack would stomp ciscoBudge's empty head flat as a pancake

[@drfreud65]

Exactly! One of the movies that impacted my entire life!

[@splibb]

+drfreud65 Me as well, it made me be far more particular about my viewing habits.

[@HigherWaysWoman]

+JRFrancisco20088 it would benefit to know some background research on this film. Know that there were those in the film industry that did not want Tom Laughlin to make this movie & gave him all kinds of problems that caused financial draining. After the films completion it took 3yrs before he was finally able to get into the movie theaters. The original group that sings "One Tin Soldier" was performed by Coven. BUT, another group sang it & caused major delays to the films release. I agree w/you that we love to see bigots get their much warranted beat downs. I've been fighting for a group of disabled kids that has caused the sect of ppl who have been raping their lives to come after me. The fighting & retaliations have been extremely vicious. There has been many a time that I wish that I could let go of restraint & do what Billy Jack does & absolutely beat these bastard ppl to an inch of their lives & then see to it that they are in the deepest darkest prison dungeons. Billy Jack is absolutely an Iconic Film & like you have stated...it touches the very essence of our Souls & causes all to relate well as they watch this powerful story of HUmanity versus prejudice injustices. I remember when it was finally at the theaters & lines went down city blocks. Even tho' this became a hit film...Tom Laughlin continued having prejudices from many film barons...it is mind numbing to learn just how the upper echelon despises those who were & are the "Original Land Owners" of what we call America...the land of the free. Just thought you might be interested to know some tidbits in the history/background of this movie. It is certainly a powerful film to have in one's movie collection.

[@HigherWaysWoman]

JRFrancisco20088 Very Well Said...Shelah (I Agree) Brutha & Kindred Soul. Thank you for sharing such passion for what is truly right & just.

[@joeayala4812]

I was in grade school when I first saw this movie and it really troubled me a lot just to know that certain citizens of this country were treated with Injustice a lot of time has gone by since this movie came out and there's still some injustice that is alive and well today

[@crusty21]

Now it's 2016 and EVERYBODY gets treated like crap in food joints... gotta love progress.

[@felixchoi7397]

All great ice cream shop have flour in the seating area. It facilitates the massive amounts of baking done in ice cream parlors.

[@Barnabas45]

Best scene EVER!

[@barryjames2121]

Great movie that everyone should be made to watch

[@miguelarrieta9252]

Awesome 👌

[@michaelk487]

love it

[@dagodino]

RIP Mr. Laughlin

[@makepeace234]

Uh Oh....taking his hat off & wiping his face.....shit about to hit the fan....

[@spykatt]

I figure you got about a 20-second warning every time with Billy Jack - do something!

[@hutch1111111]

AS soon as that fucking hat came off I would be begging for my life lol

[@eric777100763]

hutch1111111 I wpuld have fought Billy Jack.

[@kdog4693]

David Roya aka benard Posner was at a convention in Atlanta a few yrs ago he was a very nice guy too bad Tom Laughlin srewed him over he would have been one great movie star the only one who can acted in the movie

[@cowboykody6775]

+Judge Roy Bean no shit

[@GalileoSmith]

I'm always for the evil bullies in the Billy Jack movies. I'm not sure why. Maybe because I think if they can somehow win, the film will end. Listen to that music. Solid, man.

[@brianx15]

RIP Tom! Inspiration to all to follow their vision.

[@gggusc11]

Great movie

[@bigfrank1010]

a hero standing up for right

[@acejackson42]

Honestly, this might be one of the most menacing speeches in history. Just so ridiculous in how Billy gets slightly angrier by the word and then...

[@moonspots01]

See. Being a bad ass is way cooler than being a pacifist...

[@ThatKrookedVulture]

Love this movie

[@YAHsWatcHman1]

This was filmed in Prescott AZ

[@PaluskaMarketing]

Is this scene from "Bless the Beasts and the Children"? I love that film.

[@bigblueowx]

imagine living this on a daily

[@pmarceau]

Here is proof of how Profound this movie was, broke box office records, Many others movies can be found on KZbin for free, if they are old enough. Not this one, anything larger than a small clip is the Full movie for $4.99. This one of those must see movies that not enough people got the privilege of seeing. And after seeing one clip I want to see it again. His monologue was ...(words fail) profound and wise to say the least.

[@elchoya100]

god bless you billy the jack

[@ssorcgnuoy]

I hope you open an ice cream store in the afterlife, Mr. Laughlin.

[@flournoymason8961]

I'm a person of age and I was in this area when this picture was made. They served Native Americans in those days and they didn't get hasseled like this.

[@bhbluebird]

I always loved the SNL version of this scene with Paul Simon.

[@donowens7872]

bluebird SNL purposely performed that skit the same night (after the local news brodcast) that BILLY JACK aired on national TV for the first time, on the NBC Saturday night movie.

[@buyerofsorts]

Do you have a link to that? I can't find it and I'm dying to watch it! lol.

[@rifham]

Billy Paul!

[@gatorsonthe54th43]

When I see this ...I just go sky diving!!!

[@TMAMJ]

We need Billy down in Charlottesville Virginia now don't we.

[@goldsmice]

Wow....that flour scoop has some magical properties. It is able to create a new supply of flour inside of it even after the original flour has seemingly all been dumped out. Pay close attention from 1:56 to 2:17...incredible.

[@johnwilliams993]

Ok, I have to ask: is the kid in the yellow shirt Chakotay from Star Trek: Voyager? It looks like a younger version of him.

[@flickerman68]

Long Live Tom Laughlin!

[@jsetnicky9]

I 100% agree. In today's society standing up for yourself, your family or some poor individual who is being bullied makes you the bad guy. And if you are a war veteran keep your mouth shut. Your reward for serving this country is being labeled as prone to violence. You literally have to pull an attorney out of your ass to stay out of jail just for not allowing yourself or others to be victimized.

[@Woodbug-b7t]

2023 and little has changed!

[@thomaswest2134]

Why they made this movie is to inspire ladies out there to become writers or singer songwriters or actress's. your destinys are in your own hands. JUST DO IT

[@markdodge8278]

I am a Vietnam vet I believe in justice also I enjoyed the movie

[@AdamRoss1975]

Rest in peace Tom. You were and always will be an inspiration.

[@jimfriedman993]

Hi, I'm John Quiñones from What Would You Do. They're actors. I regret that we didn't get out here fast enough to tell you that before you put our actor through the window.

[@homelesshannah50]

LOL

[@davarichardson2154]

This scene was not to far off from some of the things I had to put up with growing up . Seems every time I stood my ground and defended myself I got in more trouble than the white kids that were fucking with me . But these movies inspired me to keep fighting for my rights . I've never stopped since . I have the deepest gratitude for the Laughlin family for doing such a great job of bringing attention to the plight of the Native American people .

[@ericakins7656]

Look at the 427 tri power vette in the lot!!!!!! Rare and sweet

[@keithleeuwen877]

GREAT.....BILLY JACK !

[@keithleeuwen877]

Helping Others ROCKS !

[@johnlane35]

Billy Jack (3:08-3:24) like a kettle coming to the boil.

[@veeseee128]

Racism and prejudice is still alive and well in America.

[@HarveyMushman888]

+what up my neighbor! It's a movie....moron....

[@stevewaddell3618]

WHAT UP? -just another anti white film out JEW run Hollywood. you should flip over to "WHITE GIRL BLEED A LOT" NUFF SAID.

[@homelesshannah50]

Yeah because of the Steve Waddells of the world

[@homelesshannah50]

Preferring is one thing being a complete FUCKWAD to others that don't share what you share is something else entirely

[@homelesshannah50]

Nobody would think whites were so "advanced" if they met you

[@fg6971]

great movie scene to view at a packed theater or drive in back in 1973. all the horns honking,feet stomping,or clapping when the bullies get their butts kicked. "tuff guy" bernard gets all wussy when billy jack shows up,lol. "get the sheriff","get my daddy","get my mom".

[@petercollinson8039]

Straight from that long-lost era when a B-movie action/kung fu flick could actually be righteous. Could actually have something on its mind apart from explosions and blood squibs. Yeah, looks a little corny today. But it's heart was in the right place. RIP Mr. Laughlin

[@bhenderson7651]

Tom ,Delores, Master Haan....always missed...

[@dietervonbotta9952]

The ice cream shop owner may have been prejudiced but he had good prices.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Dieter Von Botta by the 80's, the ice cream cone packaging was exactly the same, lol.

[@homelesshannah50]

Those were 70's prices had nothing to do with the owner

[@homelesshannah50]

@Dave LOL

[@kennethbesselman5739]

And sold lots of Coca Cola,apparently

[@kennyronald1886]

I wish I could find the Paul Simon snl parody of this scene....

[@lisaodonovan1249]

stiil trying to figure why an ice cream shop has an open 100 pound sack of flour, with scoop ready for use?

[@bman99ss]

Gotta like that Corvette parked out front . . .

[@NorsemanUSA]

Check out the "oops"@5:02 In one scene the owner is standing at the right of the kids then Dinosaur gets Billy-Jacked-Slapped through the front window and this guy's doing dishes in the back. I guess this is just an average Saturday afternoon at the ole ice cream shop. Now my question is who's going to clean up all that flour and pay for the window?