Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977)

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

Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) poster

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.

Director: Jack Starrett
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Walter Scharf
Cinematography: Robert B. Hauser
Editing: Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Production: Bing Crosby Productions, American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Merciless and Violent Heists, Gunfight and Mayhem, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Action-Packed Excitement

Keywords

sheriff, deputy sheriff, deputy, fistfight, shootout

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Final Chapter: Walking Tall about?
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.
Who directed Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was directed by Jack Starrett.
Who stars in Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall stars Bo Svenson, Margaret Blye, Forrest Tucker, Morgan Woodward, Libby Boone, Leif Garrett.
How long is Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Final Chapter: Walking Tall produced?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
The themes of Final Chapter: Walking Tall include: Merciless and Violent Heists, Gunfight and Mayhem, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Police Shootout and Gangland War, Action-Packed Excitement.