The Born Losers Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

One of the first recognizable "vigilante" films in American cinema, The Born Losers tells the story of Billy Jack (writer-director Tom Laughlin), a half-breed ex-Green Beret and Vietnam veteran who makes it his business to rescue a cute mod girl from a crew of vicious bikers. Much to his chagrin, however, he finds his lethal training gets him in as much trouble with the racist cops as with the bikers, and he soon becomes embroiled in a violent struggle against all parties involved. There is blood-letting and bone-breaking to burn in The Born Losers, not to mention lots of preaching on the part of Laughlin. However, it still tops the more famous sequel, Billy Jack, and it qualifies writer-director-star Laughlin for the status of true auteur. - Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Tom Laughlin, Elizabeth James, Jane Russell, Jeremy Slate, William Wellman, Jr.
Theatrical Release Date:
02/06/2006
DVD Release Date:
10/31/2000
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
112 min.
Distributor(s):
American International Pictures
Production Co.:
American International Pictures
Director(s):
Tom Laughlin
Genre(s):
Action
Themes:
Vigilantes, Righting the Wronged
Tone:
Earnest, Tense, Forceful, Visceral, Rousing
Keywords:
Native-American, bad-guy-turns-good, biker, half-breed, harassment, martial-arts, one-against-odds
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

Netflix FREE Trial

Rent as many movies as you want!