Walking Tall(1973)
“The measure of a man is how tall he walks.”
Overview
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
Studio
Bing Crosby Productions
Budget
$500K
Revenue
$40M
Cast
Joe Don Baker
as Buford Pusser
Elizabeth Hartman
as Pauline
Gene Evans
as Sheriff Al Thurman
Noah Beery Jr.
as Carl Pusser
Brenda Benet
as Luan Paxton
John Brascia
as Prentiss Parley
Bruce Glover
as Grady Coker
Arch Johnson
as Buel Jaggers
Felton Perry
as Obra Eaker
Richard X. Slattery
as Arno Purdy
Rosemary Murphy
as Callie Hacker
Lynn Borden
as Margie Ann
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$500K
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
Bing Crosby Productions
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Where can I watch Walking Tall?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Walking Tall (1973).
What is Walking Tall about?▼
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
Who directed Walking Tall?▼
Walking Tall was directed by Phil Karlson and released in 1973. It is a action, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Walking Tall?▼
Walking Tall has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Walking Tall?▼
The cast of Walking Tall includes Joe Don Baker as Buford Pusser, Elizabeth Hartman as Pauline, Gene Evans as Sheriff Al Thurman, Noah Beery Jr. as Carl Pusser, Brenda Benet as Luan Paxton and more.
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