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'Billy Jack' star Tom Laughlin dies

Tom Laughlin - The Maverick Who Invented the Blockbuster. Before he became the denim-clad, karate-kicking icon of the counterculture, Tom Laughlin was a pioneer of a very different kind—shattering the rules of Hollywood long before he ever threw a punch on screen. Do you think the "Billy Jack" style of justice—fighting for peace with your fists—still resonates in action movies today, or was it a unique product of the 70s? Don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more hidden Hollywood histories! #t