Walking Tall

Walking Tall is the name of three old movies, a TV series and a new movie based on the real-life story of Buford Pusser, whose fight with law breakers in his rural Southern community led him to become sheriff and run some powerful local businessmen out of town.

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The original film, released in 1973, starred Joe Don Baker and was fairly true to the original story. It was set in the south, in a quiet rural town. Two sequels followed it in 1975 and 1977.

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The 2004 film, starring Dwayne Johnson ("The Rock") and featuring much more flashy violence, opened on April 2, 2004.

Related Topics:
Dwayne Johnson - April 2 - 2004

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