Walking Tall (1973)

Name: Walking Tall
Director: Phil Karlson
Released: 1973
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans, Noah Beery Jr., Brenda Benet

R 2h 5m 6.2/10 IMDb

Action Crime Drama

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

Director: Phil Karlson

Cast: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans, Noah Beery Jr., Brenda Benet

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Gore / graphic violence Gun violence Sexual assault / rape

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