A Real American Hero

A Real American Hero

4 | 1978-12-09 | Action Crime Drama TV Movie

When two boys are killed and two girls are blinded for life in a tragic accident, Buford Pusser, the town sheriff, is determined to get revenge. Though he must bend the law, Pusser is resolved to get the bootleg booze and dope king of the county who provided the poisoned moonshine that caused the accident. Based on the real-life folk hero whose career inspired the Walking Tall movies.

Featured Crew

Samuel A. Peeples Writer
Lou Antonio Director
Mort Briskin Characters
John Howard Pusser Technical Advisor
Dwana Pusser Technical Advisor
Elie Cohn Second Assistant Director
Fred Lerner Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin Stunt Coordinator
George Bouillet Camera Operator
James Nicholson Unit Production Manager

Cast

Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Buford Pusser
Forrest Tucker
Forrest Tucker
Carl Pusser
Brian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin
Til Johnson
Ken Howard
Ken Howard
Danny Boy Mitchell
Sheree North
Sheree North
Carrie Todd
Lane Bradbury
Lane Bradbury
Debbie Pride
Brad David
Brad David
Mick Rodgers
Ed Call
Ed Call
Grady Coker
W.O. Smith
W.O. Smith
Obra Eaker
Julie Thrasher
Julie Thrasher
Dwana Pusser

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