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ACTION . 1974 . 2h 50m . 5.7/10

The Trial of Billy Jack_

"It takes up where Billy Jack left off"

After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The utopian existence of the school is characterized by everything ranging from "yoga sports" to muckracking journalism. The diverse student population airs scathing political exposes on their privately owned television station. The narrow-minded townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism. Billy Jack is released and things heat up for the school. Students are threatened and abused and the Native Americans in the neighboring village are taunted and mistreated. After Billy Jack undergoes a vision quest, the governor and the police plot to permanently put an end to their liberal shenanigans, leaving it up to Billy Jack to save the day.

Starring Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Victor Izay
5.7/10
Rating
2h 50m
Runtime
1974
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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It takes up where Billy Jack left off

After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The utopian existence of the school is characterized by everything ranging from "yoga sports" to muckracking journalism. The diverse student population airs scathing political exposes on their privately owned television station. The narrow-minded townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism. Billy Jack is released and things heat up for the school. Students are threatened and abused and the Native Americans in the neighboring village are taunted and mistreated. After Billy Jack undergoes a vision quest, the governor and the police plot to permanently put an end to their liberal shenanigans, leaving it up to Billy Jack to save the day.

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Cast
Tom Laughlin stars as Billy Jack in The Trial of Billy Jack.
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Year context
The Trial of Billy Jack was released 52 years ago in 1974.
Overview
After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under t...
The Trial of Billy Jack is a Action, Drama, Music film with a runtime of 2h 50m.

CAST (13)

Tom Laughlin
Tom Laughlin
Billy Jack
Delores Taylor
Delores Taylor
Jean Roberts
Victor Izay
Victor Izay
Doc
TK
Teresa Kelly
Carol
Sara Lane
Sara Lane
Russell
GA
Geo Anne Sosa
Joanne
Riley Hill
Riley Hill
Posner
SW
Sparky Watt
Sheriff Cole
GG
Gus Greymountain
Blue Elk
Sacheen Littlefeather
Sacheen Littlefeather
Patsy Littlejohn
Diane Webber
Diane Webber
Belly-Dance Instructor
Kathy Cronkite
Kathy Cronkite
Kristen
Bong Soo Han
Bong Soo Han
Master Han

BOX OFFICE

$7
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
170 min (2h 50m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (23 votes)
Budget
$7

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Trial of Billy Jack about?
After Billy Jack in sentenced to four years in prison for the "involuntary manslaughter" of the first film, the Freedom School expands and flourishes under the guidance of Jean Roberts. The utopian existence of the school is characterized by everything ranging from "yoga sports" to muckracking journalism. The diverse student population airs scathing political exposes on their privately owned television station. The narrow-minded townspeople have different ideas about their brand of liberalism. Billy Jack is released and things heat up for the school. Students are threatened and abused and the Native Americans in the neighboring village are taunted and mistreated. After Billy Jack undergoes a vision quest, the governor and the police plot to permanently put an end to their liberal shenanigans, leaving it up to Billy Jack to save the day.
How long is The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack has a runtime of 170 minutes (2h 50m).
Who stars in The Trial of Billy Jack?
The cast of The Trial of Billy Jack includes Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Victor Izay, Teresa Kelly, Sara Lane.
What is the rating of The Trial of Billy Jack?
The Trial of Billy Jack has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Action Drama Music Thriller
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