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Walking Tall (1973)

The measure of a man is how tall he walks.

  • 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.

Rating
6.6 / 10 (151 votes)
Release date
February 22, 1973
Runtime
2h 05m
Language
English
Director
Phil Karlson
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Joe Don BakerBuford Pusser
  • Elizabeth HartmanPauline
  • Gene EvansSheriff Al Thurman
  • Noah Beery Jr.Carl Pusser
  • Brenda BenetLuan Paxton
  • John BrasciaPrentiss Parley
  • Bruce GloverGrady Coker
  • Arch JohnsonBuel Jaggers
  • Felton PerryObra Eaker
  • Richard X. SlatteryArno Purdy
  • Rosemary MurphyCallie Hacker
  • Lynn BordenMargie Ann

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