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, '' Walking Tall''. Directed by Earl Bellamy and produced by Charles A. Pratt, the film stars Bo Svenson as Buford Pusser, replacing Joe Don Baker who played Pusser in the first ''Walking Tall'' film. The on-screen title of the film is ''Part 2 Walking Tall: The Legend of Buford Pusser''. The film was followed in 1977 by '' Walking Tall: Final Chapter'', also starring Svenson.

Plot

Sheriff Buford Pusser continues his one-man war against moonshiners and a ruthless crime syndicate after the murder of his wife in late 1960s Tennessee.

Cast

* Bo Svenson: Buford Pusser * Luke Askew: Pinky Dobson * John Davis Chandler: Ray Henry * Robert DoQui: Obra Eaker * Leif Garrett: Mike Pusser *

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: Grady Coker * Dawn Lyn: Dwana Pusser * Brooke Mills: Ruby Ann * Logan Ramsey: John Witter *

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: Grandma Helen Pusser * Angel Tompkins: Marganne Stilson * Noah Beery Jr.: Carl Pusser * Richard Jaeckel: Stud Pardee * Archie Grinalds: A.C. Hand * Allen Mullikin: Floyd Tate * Frank McRae: Steamer Riley *

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: Sheriff Tanner

Behind the scenes

Joe Don Baker, who played Buford Pusser in the first film, declined to reprise his role; Pusser himself had agreed to take his own role, but he died in an automobile accident before filming began. His death is discussed at the end of the movie. The police report is shown. Pusser's death would be further elaborated in the next sequel, ''Walking Tall: Final Chapter''.

References

External links

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BFI , Film & TV Database , Part 2, Walking Tall (1975)
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