Walking Tall (1973 film)

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Walking Tall is a 1973 American neo-noir biographical vigilante action film directed by Phil Karlson. It is based on Buford Pusser's real-life story as a professional wrestler-turned-lawman in McNairy County, Tennessee. Joe Don Baker stars as Pusser. The low-budget production was a massive financial success. Critical reviews were mixed to positive, describing Walking Tall as well-made and compelling despite a melodramatic story and budgetary shortcomings. It also became a cult film with two direct sequels of its own, a 1978 TV movie, a brief 1981 TV series and a 2004 remake that had its own two sequels.

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