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A Real American Hero 1978

After a tragic moonshine accident kills two boys and blinds two girls, Sheriff Buford Pusser vows vengeance. He bends the law to hunt down the county’s bootleg liquor and drug kingpin responsible for the poisoned brew. The story is based on the real‑life folk hero whose career inspired the Walking Tall series.

After a tragic moonshine accident kills two boys and blinds two girls, Sheriff Buford Pusser vows vengeance. He bends the law to hunt down the county’s bootleg liquor and drug kingpin responsible for the poisoned brew. The story is based on the real‑life folk hero whose career inspired the Walking Tall series.

Does A Real American Hero have end credit scenes?

No!

A Real American Hero does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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