A Real American Hero

Lou Antonio
1978-12-09


4
90 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Brian Dennehy Buford Pusser Unowned
Forrest Tucker Carl Pusser Unowned
Brian Kerwin Til Johnson Unowned
Ken Howard Danny Boy Mitchell Unowned
Sheree North Carrie Todd Unowned
Lane Bradbury Debbie Pride Unowned
Brad David Mick Rodgers Unowned
Ed Call Grady Coker Unowned
W.O. Smith Obra Eaker Unowned
Julie Thrasher Dwana Pusser Unowned
Jason Hood Mike Pusser Unowned
Ann Street Grandma Pusser Unowned
George Boyd Lloyd Tatum Unowned
Maureen Shannon Amelia Biggins Unowned
Charlie Briggs Miles Conway Unowned
Elizabeth Lane Sabrina Marlowe Unowned