Walking Tall (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, Walking Tall is an action, drama and crime film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 125 minutes. “The measure of a man is how tall he walks.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
Who’s in it. Walking Tall stars Joe Don Baker as Buford Pusser, Gene Evans as Sheriff Al Thurman, Elizabeth Hartman as Pauline Pusser and Noah Beery Jr. as Grandpa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Walking Tall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking Tall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walking Tall 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 Walking Tall (1973)?
- In US, Walking Tall is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walking Tall worth watching?
- Walking Tall holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walking Tall?
- Walking Tall stars Joe Don Baker, Gene Evans, Elizabeth Hartman, Noah Beery Jr. and Lynn Borden.
- When was Walking Tall released?
- Walking Tall was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.