Walking tall is a 1973 american semibiographical action film of sheriff buford pusser, a professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy county, tennessee. Walking tall 1973 internet movie firearms database guns. Buford pusser walking tall movie sheriff buford hayse pusser videos. Walking tall 59 movie clip chased by the sheriff 1973. Walking tall is a 1973 american semibiographical action film of sheriff buford pusser, a professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy county, tennessee, played by joe don baker. Walking tall part 2 is the 1975 sequel to the crimeaction film, walking tall. Walking tall is a 1973 american action semibiopic film of sheriff buford pusser, a former professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy. Today, a memorial stands in mcnairy county in the house that buford pusser grew up in. A good first half but disappointing second make walking tall a film that really isnt effective, and with a good concept, it could have been a terrific action film.
With bo svenson, lurene tuttle, forrest tucker, leif garrett. Walking tall 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pusser can either be regarded as a tireless champion of. According to the movie, these clubs were part of a syndicate which was controlled by corrupt politicians out of nashville. I believe that what made the first movie, walking tall, popular, was people were fed up, wagoner said. A remake of the 1973 film of the same name, it stars the rock and johnny knoxville.
Walking tall 110 movie clip loaded dice 2004 hd youtube. May 17, 2012 never resorting to subtlety, walking tall was such a winner that it spawned two sequels, a madefortelevision movie, and a weekly tv series none of which were enjoyed by the real buford pusser. Final chapter released in 1977 and sometimes called final chapter. The movie was popular enough to spawn two sequels in the 70s, a television movie, a television series albeit shortlived and eventually a remake. Nov 21, 2019 today, a memorial stands in mcnairy county in the house that buford pusser grew up in. Based on pussers life, it has become a cult classic with two direct sequels of its own, a tv movie, a brief tv series and a remake that had its own two sequels, it is. Final chapter, a 1977 sequel to walking tall part 2.
Aug 23, 2014 in 1973, the first walking tall movie was released. Final chapter, a 1977 sequel to walking tall part 2 a real american hero, a 1978 madefortelevision remake of walking tall 1973 walking tall, a 1981 television series adaptation of the films of the same name. Never resorting to subtlety, walking tall was such a winner that it spawned two sequels, a madefortelevision movie, and a weekly tv series none. One of the most popular posts on this blog is the one about grindhouse movies on netflix. Several movies called walking tall have been made about his life that depict the man who cleaned up a town, got caught in the middle of an assassination attempt, and spent the rest of his life hellbent on vengeance for those who had hurt his family. Walking tall 1973 walking tall joe don baker walking tall 1973.
Sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Based on the life of tennessee sheriff buford pusser whom almost singlehandily cleaned up his small town of crime and corruption, but at a personal cost of his family life and nearly his own life. The high strangeness of the original walking tall trilogy. In addition, morris also created a pictorial history book of buford called the legacy of buford pusser. Trailer for the film walking tall, on dvd and bluray as part of the walking tall trilogy. Sep 01, 2015 the first thing you notice about walking tall. I was a big fan of the twilight soundtrack, but i can honestly say that i love this as well maybe more. The movie walking tall showed the state line of tennessee and mississippi along u. Tennessee sheriff buford pusser almost singlehandily cleaned up his small town of crime and corruption, but at a personal cost of his family life and. Based on pussers life, it has become a cult film with two direct sequels of its own, a tv movie, a brief tv series and a remake that had its own two sequels.
If you are a fan of the walking tall trilogy or in 70s action movies, then you. Yes, they know how to stage fights, though the battles in this walking tall are more intense and graphic than the mpaa normally permits in a pg. When i was updating that post today, i was looking for trailers for some of the walking tall movies from the 1970s, and lo and behold, theyre all available, in order, via youtube. Buford pussers last days as sheriff of mcnairy county, tennessee in 1970 and his subsequent death in. Apr 01, 2004 all 15 songs from the walking tall 2004 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
When i first saw the movie, walking tall, with joe don baker as sheriff pusser in 1974, the movie played a significant roll in deciding what i would do for the next 28 years of my life, starting on november 18, 1976 at the bartow county ga sheriffs office under sheriff buddy bell. Advertised as the original revenge film, walking tall is a 70s classic that im not sure would appeal to todays audience even though there seems to be a resurgence in the popularity of heroes in revenge films with films like taken. Gone are the lilting strings of the romantic canned. With dwayne johnson, ashley scott, johnny knoxville, michael bowen. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The original walking tall was a hit, but the sequels. Sheriff buford pusser and the true story of walking tall. Garrison said the first of the three movies made was the most accurate. Based on pussers true story, it was a combination of very loosely based fact and hollywood revisionism. It is the reallife story of a crusading, clubswinging tennessee sheriff. It seems that diane, who was in her late teens at the time, thought buford had much more to do with her mothers death than the movie showed and also questioned the alleged ambush.
The walking tall trilogy is a testament to the legendary sheriff who decided it was time for payback. Aug 26, 2014 in 1973, the first walking tall movie was released. Walking tall was based on phil karlsons 1973 action hit of the same name, which was in turn inspired by the true story of buford pusser, who was sheriff of. This film is the unabashedly manipulative story of reallife tennessee sheriff buford pusser. Walking tall is a 2004 american action film directed by kevin bray. In this movie starring dwayne the rock johnson, he portrays chris vaughn jr. A real american hero, a 1978 madefortelevision remake of walking tall 1973. Still, duty calls, and over the weekend i went to see part two walking tall.
Walking tall part 1 full movie as a fan, ive been eagerly waiting for the soundtrack and finally got my copy today. Aug, 2015 walking tall is a 1973 american action semibiopic film of sheriff buford pusser, a former professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy county, tennessee. The producers and writers of walking tall did no have dianes character in the movie as diane and buford were on the outs when the movie was being made. The big sleeper movie hit of the past yearin parts of the south it has outgrossed the godfatheris walking tall. Walking tall 1973 internet movie firearms database. In 1973, the first walking tall movie was released. The walking tall movies are fun to watch but also about 75% hollywood bunk. Based on a true story, three classic films, the first starring baker.
Dec 31, 2016 my name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd spaghetti western duration. The onscreen title of the film is part 2 walking tall. If i had it to do all over again i most certainly would. The original 1973 movie with joe don baker teetered on the brink of vigilantism. Walking tall is a 1973 american semibiographical action film of sheriff buford pusser. Walking tall 59 movie clip chased by the sheriff 1973 hd.
Dec 18, 2015 walking tall was based on phil karlsons 1973 action hit of the same name, which was in turn inspired by the true story of buford pusser, who was sheriff of tennessees mcnairy county between 1964. This category includes the walking tall movies including the remakes, and all its sequels. The story begins with the critical and box office smash hit film walking tall, starring joe don baker as buford pusser, the fed up lawman who fought a tremendous uphill battle to clean up his hometown. Walking tall was a really tragic,graphically violent postnoir film based on the life and times of tennessee county sheriff buford pusser. Buford pussers last days as sheriff of mcnairy county, tennessee in 1970 and his subsequent death in 1974.
All 15 songs from the walking tall 2004 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Buford pusser, you will recall, is the tennessee sheriff who combined lester maddoxs ax handle with estes kefauvers populism and john waynes heroism in walking tall, a movie eventually seen by 35 million people. Walking tall 19 movie clip buford catches a cheater. Pages in category walking tall films the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Walking tall is a 1973 american action semibiopic film of sheriff buford pusser, a former professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy county, tennessee. A number of aspects were changed, including the main characters name. Buford pusser was a tennessee sheriff and a one man army who walked tall and carried a big stick. Pussers daughter dwana released a book in 2009 entitled walking on, which is also an account of his life. My name is nobody western english free and full movie henry fonda hd spaghetti western duration. Walking tall 2004 soundtrack complete list of songs. His efforts have inspired several books, songs, movies, and a. A pictorial history of the walking tall sheriff 1997. Walking tall part 2 was directed by earl bellamy, and produced by charles a.
The worlds begun to look her age ill tell you why she lined and gray we read her fate on every page then turn our backs and walk away why cant we stand, join hand to hand its time to care, we dare not wait, and watch too long become too late. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. The 1973 movie walking tall was based on pussers story. Based on a true story, three classic films, the first starring baker goldeneye, then.
Walking tall is a 1973 action drama directed by phil karlson and stars joe don baker as buford pusser, a former us marine and professional wrestler who returned to his hometown in tennessee only to find that it has been corrupted by gambling and prostitution. Buford hayse pusser december 12, 1937 citation needed august 21, 1974 was the sheriff of mcnairy county, tennessee, from 1964 to 1970 and constable of adamsville from 1970 to 1972. Based on a true story, three classic films, the first starring baker goldeneye, then featuring bo svenson inglourious basterds for the two sequels, have captured pussers legacy as the man who showed america what walking tall is all about. As far as the big stick,well he only used that one time and it wasnt a stick he sat down and made either like the movie depicts. With joe don baker, elizabeth hartman, leif garrett, dawn lyn. Pusser is known for his virtual oneman war on moonshining, prostitution, gambling, and other vices along the mississippitennessee state line. Oct 08, 2018 the movie walking tall showed the state line of tennessee and mississippi along u. Walking tall 2004 the theme of this epic kickass movie is the victory of the underdog. Mar 09, 2020 when i first saw the movie, walking tall, with joe don baker as sheriff pusser in 1974, the movie played a significant roll in deciding what i would do for the next 28 years of my life, starting on november 18, 1976 at the bartow county ga sheriffs office under sheriff buddy bell. It can be said to be loosely based on the reallife story of sheriff buford pusser and utilized many elements from his life. The film stars bo svenson as buford pusser, replacing joe don baker who played pusser in the first walking tall film.
Based on pussers life, it has become a cult classic with two direct sequels of its own, a tv movie, a brief tv. Apr 08, 1974 the big sleeper movie hit of the past yearin parts of the south it has outgrossed the godfatheris walking tall. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If you are from the area and your family has lived in the area long before buford was ever born you to would know this as many others do. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing walking tall 2004 near you. This triumph of good over evil is based loosely on the truelife story of a tennessee sheriff during the 1960s.