A Real American Hero

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Brian DennehyBuford Pusser

Forrest TuckerCarl Pusser

Brian KerwinTil Johnson

Ken HowardDanny Boy Mitchell

Sheree NorthCarrie Todd

Lane BradburyDebbie Pride

Brad David

Brad DavidMick Rodgers

Ed Call

Ed CallGrady Coker

W.O. Smith

W.O. SmithObra Eaker

Julie Thrasher

Julie ThrasherDwana Pusser

Jason Hood

Jason HoodMike Pusser

Ann Street

Ann StreetGrandma Pusser