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Walking Tall
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Walking Tall

1973-02-22 · 125 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.

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Production details

Directors
Phil Karlson
Production companies
Bing Crosby Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 40,000,000

Top Cast

Joe Don BakerJoe Don BakerBuford Pusser
Elizabeth HartmanElizabeth HartmanPauline
Gene EvansGene EvansSheriff Al Thurman
Noah Beery Jr.Noah Beery Jr.Carl Pusser
Brenda BenetBrenda BenetLuan Paxton
John BrasciaJohn BrasciaPrentiss Parley
Bruce GloverBruce GloverGrady Coker
Arch JohnsonArch JohnsonBuel Jaggers
Felton PerryFelton PerryObra Eaker
Richard X. SlatteryRichard X. SlatteryArno Purdy
Rosemary MurphyRosemary MurphyCallie Hacker
Lynn BordenLynn BordenMargie Ann
Ed CallLutie McVeigh
Sidney CluteSidney CluteSheldon Levine
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyJudge Clarke
Don KeeferDon KeeferDr. Lamar Stivers
Sam LawsSam LawsWillie Rae Lockman
Pepper MartinZolan Dicks
John MyhersJohn MyhersLester Dickens
Logan RamseyLogan RamseyJohn Witter

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