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Walking Tall (1973)

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The measure of a man is how tall he walks.

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

Cast & Crew

Director
Phil Karlson
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    Buford Pusser Joe Don Baker
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth Hartman
    Pauline Elizabeth Hartman
  • Profile picture of Gene Evans
    Sheriff Al Thurman Gene Evans
  • Profile picture of Noah Beery Jr.
    Carl Pusser Noah Beery Jr.
  • Profile picture of Brenda Benet
    Luan Paxton Brenda Benet
  • Profile picture of John Brascia
    Prentiss Parley John Brascia
  • Profile picture of Bruce Glover
    Grady Coker Bruce Glover
  • Profile picture of Arch Johnson
    Buel Jaggers Arch Johnson

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