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Walking Tall (1973)
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Based on the life of Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser whom almost single-handily cleaned up his small town of crime and corruption, but at a personal cost of his family life and nearly his own life. Director:Phil Karlson |
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| Joe Don Baker | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Hartman | ... |
Pauline Pusser
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| Leif Garrett | ... | ||
| Dawn Lyn | ... | ||
| Noah Beery Jr. | ... |
Grandpa Carl Pusser
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Lurene Tuttle | ... | |
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Ed Call | ... |
Lutie McVey
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Dominick Mazzie | ... |
Bozo
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| Lynn Borden | ... |
Margie Ann
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Brenda Benet | ... |
Luan Paxton
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| Arch Johnson | ... |
Buel Jaggers
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Russell Thorson | ... |
Ferrin Meaks
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Gil Perkins | ... |
1st Bouncer
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Carey Loftin | ... |
Dice Player
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Warner Venetz | ... |
Stickman
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Storyline
Buford Pusser's a wrestler, whose wife wants him to settle down, so they go to his home town in Tennessee, where he plans to get into business with his father. But he is shocked to discover all sorts of graft and corruption going on. And when he is a victim of it and decides to strike back by running against the corrupt sheriff. And he wins and wages his own little war against them. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
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Buford Pusser: the man who became a legend in our time. See more »Parents Guide:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Agrios, skliros ekdikitis See more »Box Office
Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)Gross:
$23,000,000 (USA) (1973)Company Credits
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Sung by Johnny Mathis
Lyrics by Don Black
Music by Walter Scharf See more »
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Many residents of McNairy County were upset and turned their back on Sheriff Buford Pusser when the movie was shot in neighboring Chester County, shutting them out of the money being spent by the production. Pusser subsequently lost re-election for Sheriff. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: During the assault on Buford's car, his car sustains numerous stray bullet holes, yet miraculously, not one hits the windshield or windows. See more »Quotes
Thurman: Hey, Buford - How'd ya like a nice plush job as my deputy? No presence required, JUST BRUTE ANIMAL FORCE!See more »
Soundtracks
"Walking Tall"Sung by Johnny Mathis
Lyrics by Don Black
Music by Walter Scharf See more »
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