A Real American Hero (1978)

A Real American Hero (1978)

1978-12-09 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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

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