Walking Tall
“The measure of a man is how tall he walks.”
Synopsis
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Walking Tall (1973) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07
Top Cast
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Joe Don Baker
Buford Pusser
Elizabeth Hartman
Pauline
Gene Evans
Sheriff Al Thurman
Noah Beery Jr.
Carl Pusser
Brenda Benet
Luan Paxton
John Brascia
Prentiss Parley
Bruce Glover
Grady Coker
Arch Johnson
Buel Jaggers
Felton Perry
Obra Eaker
Richard X. Slattery
Arno Purdy
Rosemary Murphy
Callie Hacker
Lynn Borden
Margie Ann
Ed Call
Lutie McVeigh
Sidney Clute
Sheldon Levine
Douglas Fowley
Judge Clarke
Don Keefer
Dr. Lamar Stivers
Sam Laws
Willie Rae Lockman
Pepper Martin
Zolan Dicks
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
80x
+$39.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mort Briskin
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Walking Tall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $40M
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Mort Briskin
Walter Scharf
Jack A. Marta
Harry Gerstad
Mort Briskin, Charles A. Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Mort Briskin
Writer
Phil Karlson
Director
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Stan Jolley
Production Design
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Mort Briskin
Producer
Gil Perkins
Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Phyllis Garr
Costume Design
Oscar Rodriguez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking Tall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walking Tall about?
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
Who directed Walking Tall?
Walking Tall was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Walking Tall?
The principal cast of Walking Tall includes Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Gene Evans, Noah Beery Jr., Brenda Benet.
When was Walking Tall released and how long is it?
Walking Tall was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Walking Tall?
Walking Tall had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $40M at the worldwide box office (80 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Walking Tall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking Tall was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walking Tall?
Walking Tall holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).