A Real American Hero (1978)

12/09/1978 (US) • 1h 30m

Action, Crime, Drama, TV Movie

Overview

When two boys are killed and two girls are blinded for life in a tragic accident, Buford Pusser, the town sheriff, is determined to get revenge. Though he must bend the law, Pusser is resolved to get the bootleg booze and dope king of the county who provided the poisoned moonshine that caused the accident. Based on the real-life folk hero whose career inspired the Walking Tall movies.

Top Billed Cast

Brian Dennehy

Buford Pusser

Forrest Tucker

Carl Pusser

Brian Kerwin

Til Johnson

Ken Howard

Danny Boy Mitchell

Sheree North

Carrie Todd

Lane Bradbury

Debbie Pride

Brad David

Mick Rodgers

Ed Call

Grady Coker

W.O. Smith

Obra Eaker


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

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