Walking Tall(1973)
The measure of a man is how tall he walks.
Walking Tall Synopsis
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
Walking Tall (1973) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Phil Karlson, released on February 22, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans and Noah Beery Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Karlson
- Writers:
- Mort Briskin
- Producers:
- Mort Briskin
- Cinematographer:
- Jack A. Marta
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Bing Crosby Productions
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $40,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Walking Tall (1973) Trailer
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Walking Tall Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Phil Karlson, written by Mort Briskin, produced by Mort Briskin.
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Walking Tall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 148 ratings.
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Walking Tall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walking Tall online?
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Walking Tall (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Walking Tall?
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The main cast of Walking Tall (1973) includes Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans, Noah Beery Jr. and Brenda Benet. The film was directed by Phil Karlson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walking Tall released?
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Walking Tall was released on February 22, 1973 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Walking Tall worth watching?
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Walking Tall (1973) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Walking Tall?
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Yes. The official Walking Tall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.