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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.9 / 100
1977·Drama / Thriller·2h 35m

BILLY JACK GOES TO WASHINGTON

“The most dangerous Billy Jack of all!”

After a senator suddenly dies after completing (and sealing) an investigation into the nuclear power industry, the remaining senator and the state governor must decide on a person who will play along with their shady deals and not cause any problems. They decide on Billy Jack, currently sitting in prison after being sent to jail at the end of his previous film, as they don't expect him to be capable of much, and they think he will attract young voters to the party.

Above the Line
Tom Laughlin·DirectorSidney Buchman·ScreenplayTom Laughlin·WriterJack A. Marta·Director of PhotographyElmer Bernstein·Original Music ComposerSam Vitale·Editor
Cast
Tom Laughlin·Billy JackDelores Taylor·Jean RobertsE.G. Marshall·Sen. Joseph PaineTeresa Kelly·CarolSam Wanamaker·BaileyRichard Gautier·Gov. Hubert HopperKathy CronkitePeter Donat·Ralph ButlerPat O'Brien·President of the SenateOllie O'Toole·Handwriting Expert
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Tom Laughlin·Director
Writing· 3
Tom Laughlin·WriterDelores Taylor·WriterSidney Buchman·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Jack A. Marta·Director of Photography
Editing· 4
Sam Vitale·EditorMelvin Shapiro·EditorGeorge Grenville·EditorFred A. Chulack·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Elmer Bernstein·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Hilyard M. Brown·Art DirectionRon Talsky·Costume DesignChuck Rutherford·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Frank Capra, Jr.·ProducerDelores Taylor·Executive ProducerWilliam Wellman Jr.·Associate ProducerMichael Chinich·CastingRalph E. Black·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Hal Needham·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
45.9
OF 100
Master Score
4.5
OF 10
IMDb
0%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Billy Jack Goes to Washington's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#0000FF
#800000
Mood
Patriotic, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large illustration of the U.S. Capitol Building dome against a blue circle, with a man wearing a wide-brimmed hat in the foreground. Below”

political drama
Key Elements
U.s. Capitol Building DomeWide Brimmed HatAmerican FlagStatue Of Abraham LincolnSeal Of The President Of The United StatesStatue Of A Man
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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