Who was the real walking tall?
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Asked by: Jeremy Mangum
Buford the BullBuford the Bull” who became sheriff of rural McNairy County, Tenn., in 1964. He died in a 1974 car crash at age 37.
Who starred in the original version of Walking Tall?
Walking Tall (1973 film)
| Walking Tall | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Mort Briskin Stephen Downing (uncredited) John Michael Hayes (uncredited) |
| Produced by | Mort Briskin |
| Starring | Joe Don Baker Elizabeth Hartman |
| Cinematography | Jack A. Marta |
Is Walking Tall with The Rock a true story?
Back in 1973, no one expected “Walking Tall” to be a hit. It was a stripped-down, ultra-violent revenge drama, based on the true story of Buford Pusser, the crusading Tennessee sheriff who defended justice swinging a serious piece of lumber.
