Walking Tall

Walking Tall(1973)

"The measure of a man is how tall he walks."

6.6/10
138 votes
125 minFebruary 22, 1973

Overview

Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.

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