| “ | There comes a time when a man has to face life on life terms. No more smoke, no more mirrors. And it's the measure of a man as to how we handle it. | „ |
| ~ Bulletproof as he prepares to defeat Grimm Jim to save Cole Junction. |
Bulletproof Jackson is the overarching protagonist of the 2013 Zeno Mountain Farm film Bulletproof. He is Benny Jackson's great-great grandfather and a traveling magician who becomes a hero after saving the town of Cole Junction from the ruthless Reaper Gang.
Bulletproof is played by Jeremy Vest.
Biography[]
Bulletproof Jackson was once a traveling magician who went by many names, beginning with Igor Floyd. Igor tried using magic tricks to make a living, but always failed.
One day, Bulletproof, then known as Earl Jackson, arrives in the town of Cole Junction and makes a plate of baked beans disappear in front of some barmen. Unfortunately, that turns into a run-in with the evil Reaper Gang, a gang of thugs terrorizing Cole Junction. The meanest of the bunch, Big Ed, faces Earl, who squirts him with a flower, which in turn leads them into a showdown. Earl tries pulling out his gun, but the Reaper Gang shoot at him. Fortunately, the bullets bounce off his belly (since he strapped the plate he ate the beans from to his stomach) and he shoots at the Reaper Gang, scaring them off. That's when Earl becomes Bulletproof Jackson.
The town mayor tells Bulletproof how the Reaper Gang and their boss, Grimm Jim, took over the settlement and congratulates him for defeating them.
Bulletproof reluctantly accepts the mayor's honor. He puts away his tricks and falls in love with a lovely woman named Ashley, who welcomes him to the renovated saloon.
Suddenly, Grimm arrives with his henchman, Everett, and challenges Bulletproof to a card game, which Bulletproof unexpectedly wins. Enraged, Grimm kidnaps Ashley and Bulletproof realizes he has to face reality. He challenges Grimm to a duel and they face each other in a final showdown. The two of them take aim and fire; whereas Grimm's bullet penetrates Bulletproof's top hat, Bulletproof shoots Grimm in the forehead, killing him and ridding Cole Junction of his tyranny.
Ashley breaks out of Everett's grasp and runs to her hero. Bulletproof is hailed as a legend and praised by the townsfolk.
Personality[]
Bulletproof Jackson is a hero who tries to do the right thing, even though is antics get him into trouble. He also has a mischievous streak, especially when he pulls off his disappearing beans trick at the saloon. However, Bulletproof is brave and has a loving heart, especially for the people of Cole Junction. He is also very wise, passing on his wisdom to his great-great grandson.
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Trivia[]
- Bulletproof has some similarities to, and is presumably inspired by, Rango, as both are comedic outsiders who save an entire town from a ruthless tyrant.