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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Violence, Questionable for Children Movie Release: 1975 DVD Release: 09/24/2002 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV Edition: Dual Layered SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 50 mins Studio: Billy Jack Ent. Members Wishing: 3 Genres: Action, Western, Hybrid Western, Indian Western

After the success of his three Billy Jack films, actor, director, and screenwriter Tom Laughlin decided to expand his range a bit with this Western, which was adapted from Goyokin, a popular Japanese samurai film. However, since Finley (Laughlin's character here) is trained in martial arts and often defends himself (and others) by violence, while frequently espousing a nonviolent philosophy, it could be said that this wasn't much of a stretch for the once and future Billy Jack. Don Santiago (Richard Angarola) is a vicious man who helps provoke an Indian massacre that will allow him to steal the Indians' land and claim it as his own. However, his son-in-law, Finley (Tom Laughlin), is an expert hand with both guns and swords and will not allow him to push around the peace-loving Indians or fellow settlers of the West. The supporting cast features Ron O'Neal and Barbara Carrera, who received a Golden Globe nomination for her work in this film. As with his first two films, Tom Laughlin directed The Master Gunfighter but didn't take screen credit, in this case listing the director as Frank Laughlin, who happened to be Tom's son. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Tom Laughlin - Finley
Ron O'Neal - Paulo
Lincoln Kilpatrick - Jacques
Geo Anne Sosa - Chorika
Barbara Carrera - Eula

Journey back into the wild west for a rousing adventure courtesy of Ventura video. Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and offering an English Dolby Digital Stereo soundtrack, this release of the classic 1975 western offers an extra helping of special features including audio commentary with director Frank Laughlin, executive producer Delores Taylor and star Tom Laughlin, up-to-date interviews with the cast and crew, video trivia quiz, a production photo gallery, web links and numerous hidden features. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide