A Real American Hero
Synopsis
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.
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WOR Promo, "A Real American Hero" (with Announcer Goof)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-28
Top Cast
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Brian Dennehy
Buford Pusser
Forrest Tucker
Carl Pusser
Brian Kerwin
Til Johnson
Ken Howard
Danny Boy Mitchell
Sheree North
Carrie Todd
Lane Bradbury
Debbie Pride
Brad David
Mick Rodgers
Ed Call
Grady Coker
W.O. Smith
Obra Eaker
Julie Thrasher
Dwana Pusser
Jason Hood
Mike Pusser
Ann Street
Grandma Pusser
George Boyd
Lloyd Tatum
Maureen Shannon
Amelia Biggins
Charlie Briggs
Miles Conway
Elizabeth Lane
Sabrina Marlowe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel A. Peeples, Mort Briskin
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- A Real American Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Antonio
Samuel A. Peeples, Mort Briskin
Walter Scharf
Charles Correll
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Charles A. Pratt, Samuel A. Peeples
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel A. Peeples
Writer
Lou Antonio
Director
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Huffman
Costume Design
Christine Zamiara
Costume Design
Jack Poplin
Production Design
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Editor
Samuel A. Peeples
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Real American Hero
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What is A Real American Hero about?
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.
Who directed A Real American Hero?
A Real American Hero was directed by Lou Antonio.
Who stars in A Real American Hero?
The principal cast of A Real American Hero includes Brian Dennehy, Forrest Tucker, Brian Kerwin, Ken Howard, Sheree North.
When was A Real American Hero released and how long is it?
A Real American Hero was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Real American Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Real American Hero was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is A Real American Hero based on a book or true story?
A Real American Hero is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mort Briskin".