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UNITED STATES · 1973

Walking Tall

Phil Karlson
New Hollywood vigilante justice small-town corruption law enforcement moonshining underdog hero
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Synopsis

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

Year1973
CountryUnited States
DirectorPhil Karlson
MovementNew Hollywood
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