A Real American Hero (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, A Real American Hero is an action, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Lou Antonio, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Real American Hero stars Brian Dennehy as Buford Pusser, Forrest Tucker as Carl Pusser, Ken Howard as Danny Boy Mitchell and Sheree North as Carrie Todd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Real American Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Real American Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Real American Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Real American Hero (1978)?
- In US, A Real American Hero is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Real American Hero worth watching?
- A Real American Hero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Real American Hero?
- A Real American Hero stars Brian Dennehy, Forrest Tucker, Ken Howard, Sheree North and Brian Kerwin.
- When was A Real American Hero released?
- A Real American Hero was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.