Final Chapter: Walking Tall
“Unfortunately, a man who walks tall makes an awfully good target.”
Synopsis
It's the final chapter in this chilling, real-life story of Sheriff Buford Pusser, a good-hearted lawman set on keeping his town safe. Still distraught over his wife's death, he blows up every moonshine still in McNairy county and burns the brothels and whiskey joints to the ground. Having gone too far, he's voted out of office, but that doesn't stop the mob from seeking their revenge. Buford soon discovers how small his town is when he runs out of highway with the mob on his trail.
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Top Cast
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Bo Svenson
Buford Pusser
Margaret Blye
Luan
Forrest Tucker
Carl
Morgan Woodward
The Boss
Libby Boone
Joan
Leif Garrett
Mike
Bruce Glover
Grady Coker
Taylor Lacher
Martin French
Dawn Lyn
Dwana
Sandy McPeak
Lloyd Tatum
Robert Phillips
Johnny
Logan Ramsey
John Witter
Clay Tanner
Q.Q. Teal
Lurene Tuttle
Grandma
David Adams
Robbie
Vance Davis
Aaron
H.B. Haggerty
Bulo
John Malloy
Mel Bascomb
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Starrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard B. Kreitsek, Samuel A. Peeples
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Final Chapter: Walking Tall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Bing Crosby Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Starrett
Howard B. Kreitsek, Samuel A. Peeples
Walter Scharf
Robert B. Hauser
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Charles A. Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Starrett
Director
Howard B. Kreitsek
Screenplay
Charles A. Pratt
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Editor
Samuel A. Peeples
Screenplay
Robert B. Hauser
Director of Photography
Michael W. Hoffman
Costume Design
Christine Zamiara
Costume Design
Paul Nuckles
Stunt Coordinator
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 Final Chapter: Walking Tall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Final Chapter: Walking Tall about?
It's the final chapter in this chilling, real-life story of Sheriff Buford Pusser, a good-hearted lawman set on keeping his town safe. Still distraught over his wife's death, he blows up every moonshine still in McNairy county and burns the brothels and whiskey joints to the ground. Having gone too far, he's voted out of office, but that doesn't stop the mob from seeking their revenge. Buford soon discovers how small his town is when he runs out of highway with the mob on his trail.
Who directed Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was directed by Jack Starrett.
Who stars in Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
The principal cast of Final Chapter: Walking Tall includes Bo Svenson, Margaret Blye, Forrest Tucker, Morgan Woodward, Libby Boone.
When was Final Chapter: Walking Tall released and how long is it?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Final Chapter: Walking Tall was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).