Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977): Cast
Final Chapter: Walking Tall is a 1977 action thriller directed by Jack Starrett, starring Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser, Lecile Harris and Forrest Tucker. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Jack Starrett
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bing Crosby Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Final Chapter: Walking Tall About?
The premise of Final Chapter: Walking Tall without spoilers.
The final chapter follows the true‑life saga of Sheriff Buford Pusser, a devoted lawman still grieving his wife’s death. In a rampage against crime he destroys every moonshine still in McNairy County and burns brothels and whiskey joints. Voted out for overstepping, he still faces mob vengeance, learning how vulnerable his small town truly is when he flees down a highway pursued by killers.
Final Chapter: Walking Tall Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- southern gothic
- hixploitation
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- 1970s
- sheriff
- police shootout
- small town sheriff
- small town
- police car
- showdown
- gunfight
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- shootout
- shotgun
- pump action shotgun
- pistol
- violence
- martial arts
- wrestling
- wrestler
- fistfight
- brawl
- gangster
- club
- police vigilantism
- justice
- self justice
- poetic justice
- maverick cop
- tough cop
- tough guy
- warrior
- legendary hero
- action hero
- hero
- part of trilogy
- spanking
- third part
- tennessee
- sequel
- based on true story
- independent film
Final Chapter: Walking Tall Cast & Characters
Bo Svenson leads the cast as Buford Pusser, with Lecile Harris as Sheriff Clegg and Forrest Tucker as Carl. Directed by Jack Starrett; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Starrett
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Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser - Lecile Harris as Sheriff Clegg
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Forrest Tucker as Carl -
Lurene Tuttle as Grandma
Also Starring in Final Chapter: Walking Tall
· 27 more- Michael Tucker Murv
- Morgan Woodward The Boss
- Margaret Blye Luan
- Bruce Glover Grady Coker
- Robert Phillips Johnny
- Sandy McPeak Lloyd Tatum
- Leif Garrett Mike
- Logan Ramsey John Witter
- David Leonard Avery
- H.B. Haggerty Bulo
- Clay Tanner Q.Q. Teal
- Taylor Lacher Martin French
- David Adams Robbie
- Dawn Lyn Dwana
- Fredric Cook Ken Eckworth
- John Malloy Mel Bascomb
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- Libby Boone Joan
- Stephen White Jud
- Simpson Hemphill Brownard
- Michael Allen Honaker Udell Teal
- Vance Davis Aaron
- R.D. Smith New Sheriff
- Wanda Wilson Sally
- Ida Lee Powell Mrs. Wattley
- Joseph Woodward Jr. Mr. Brooks
- Tugar Howard Chaperone
- Le Roi Henderson Tom Harper
More from Jack Starrett
More films directed by Jack Starrett, best-rated first: Race with the Devil, Cleopatra Jones, Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes and Hollywood Man.
Cars in Final Chapter: Walking Tall
81 cars on screen, including the 1974 Chevrolet Impala and the 1975 Chevrolet Impala.
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1974 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1975 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1966 Buick Electra 225 Minor role -
1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
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Final Chapter: Walking Tall FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Final Chapter: Walking Tall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Final Chapter: Walking Tall released?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was released on August 31, 1977.
Who directed Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall was directed by Jack Starrett.
More films by Jack Starrett Who is in the cast of Final Chapter: Walking Tall?
Final Chapter: Walking Tall stars Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser, Lecile Harris as Sheriff Clegg and Forrest Tucker as Carl, among 31 credited actors.
Does Final Chapter: Walking Tall have a post-credit scene?
No. Final Chapter: Walking Tall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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