Walking Tall (1973 film)
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Walking Tall is a 1973 American neo-noir biographical vigilante action film based on the life of Buford Pusser, a professional wrestler-turned-lawman in McNairy County, Tennessee, played by Joe Don Baker.
Walking Tall is a 2004 American vigilante action film directed by Kevin Bray. It is the remake of the 1973 film of the same name, and stars Dwayne Johnson (credited as The Rock) and Johnny Knoxville.
Apr 2, 2004 · A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to fight crime and corruption as the sheriff, using a four-by-four fence post as his weapon. Based on a true story, the movie features The Rock, Johnny Knoxville, and Neal McDonough in the cast.
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- Action, Crime
- Kevin Bray
- 2004-04-02
Feb 22, 1973 · Based on the life of Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser, who fought crime and corruption in his town with a stick. Joe Don Baker stars as Pusser, who was beaten, arrested, and elected to clean up his county.
- (6.8K)
- Action, Biography, Crime
- Phil Karlson
- 1973-02-22
Jan 8, 2024 · Facebook Buford Pusser was apparently pleased with his portrayal in the movie Walking Tall and even agreed to star in a sequel — just hours before his untimely death in 1974. One of the accused hitmen, Carl Douglas “Towhead” White, was found fatally shot in Mississippi in 1969.
Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser (Joe Don Baker) carries a big stick after thugs beat him up and kill his wife (Elizabeth Hartman).
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- Crime, Drama
- R
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1973 action film Walking Tall, based on the true story of Buford Pusser, a sheriff who fought corruption in Tennessee. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
