Walking Tall
"The measure of a man is how tall he walks."
Originally released in 1973. Walking Tall is a action/crime film. directed by Phil Karlson. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, and Gene Evans
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (138 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$40M
80.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joe Don Baker
as Buford Pusser
Elizabeth Hartman
as Pauline
Gene Evans
as Sheriff Al Thurman
Noah Beery Jr.
as Carl Pusser
Brenda Benet
as Luan Paxton
John Brascia
as Prentiss Parley
Bruce Glover
as Grady Coker
Arch Johnson
as Buel Jaggers
Felton Perry
as Obra Eaker
Richard X. Slattery
as Arno Purdy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $40,000,000
Production Companies
- Bing Crosby Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walking Tall about?
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
Who directed Walking Tall?
Walking Tall was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is Walking Tall?
Walking Tall has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Walking Tall released?
Walking Tall was released on February 22, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Walking Tall?
The main cast of Walking Tall includes Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans, Noah Beery Jr., Brenda Benet.
Is Walking Tall worth watching?
Walking Tall has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 138 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.