Final Chapter: Walking Tall

"Unfortunately, a man who walks tall makes an awfully good target."

Jun 17 1977 R 1h 52m
Action, Crime, Drama

It's the final chapter in this chilling, real-life story of Sheriff Buford Pusser, a good-hearted lawman set on keeping his town safe. Still distraught over his wife's death, he blows up every moonshine still in McNairy county and burns the brothels and whiskey joints to the ground. Having gone too far, he's voted out of office, but that doesn't stop the mob from seeking their revenge. Buford soon discovers how small his town is when he runs out of highway with the mob on his trail.

Plot

This is the story of Buford Pusser's final days, not only of his life but also as Sheriff. It seems that times are changing and the people of Pusser's town, who once adored him are now fearing him and feel like it's time to make a change. And there are also some officials who feel the same way and are using every means to get rid of Pusser.

Written by

Howard B. Kreitsek, Samuel A. Peeples

Directed by

Jack Starrett

Cast

Bo Svenson, Lurene Tuttle, Forrest Tucker

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

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