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A wounded sheriff takes on moonshiners and syndicates in the name of justice.

WALKING TALL PART II

1975 · 1h 49m · PG · Action / Adventure / Biography / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

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

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What is Walking Tall Part II about?

Walking Tall Part II is a 1975 American action, adventure, biography, crime, and drama film directed by Earl Bellamy about Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser waging a one-man vigilante campaign against vice and corruption after his wife is killed.

Programmer's Pick

Buford Pusser doesn't just walk tall—he storms through Tennessee with a shotgun and a grudge. If you like your small-town justice served with blood splatter and moonshine, this sequel pours it straight, no chaser.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in late 1960s Tennessee, Walking Tall Part II follows the relentless campaign of Sheriff Buford Pusser, who, after surviving a violent ambush that claims the life of his wife, doubles down on his crusade against organized crime and moonshine operations. Pusser, now physically and emotionally scarred, stands as a one-man army in a landscape thick with vice, corruption, and Southern Gothic grit. The film presents a portrait of a determined lawman facing off against a ruthless crime syndicate, all while navigating the treacherous underbelly of rural America. Expect bruising confrontations, personal stakes, and a grim commitment to justice, all rooted in real-life inspiration.

Details & Specs

Director: Earl Bellamy
Writer: Howard B. Kreitsek
Release: 1975
Runtime: 1h 49m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Action, Adventure, Biography, Crime, Drama
Also Known As: Walking Tall Part 2, Walking Tall, Part II: The Legend of Buford Pusser, Der Große aus dem Dunkeln, Teil 2 - Allein gegen Korruption, Широко крокуючи 2

Why This Matters

This sequel continues the dramatized story of Buford Pusser, with Bo Svenson taking over the lead role from Joe Don Baker, and led to a third installment also starring Svenson, marking a sustained film series based on the controversial real-life figure.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Earl Bellamy Writer: Howard B. Kreitsek

Bo Svenson Buford Pusser

Luke Askew Pinky Dobson

John Davis Chandler Ray Henry

Robert DoQui Obra Eaker

Leif Garrett Mike Pusser

Bruce Glover Grady Coker

Dawn Lyn Dwana Pusser BM Brooke Mills Ruby Ann

Logan Ramsey John Witter

Lurene Tuttle Grandma Pusser

Angel Tompkins Marganne Stilson

Noah Beery Jr. Carl Pusser

Richard Jaeckel Stud Pardee AG Archie Grinalds A.C. Hand AM Allen Mullikin Floyd Tate LT Lloyd Tatum T.B.I. Man LB Libby Boone Joan Lashley JM Jimmy Moore Miles

Frank McRae Steamer Riley

William Bryant F.B.I. Man GM Gary M. Darling Rudy LF Levi Frazier Jr. Runaway Moonshiner

Red West Sheriff Tanner JR John R. Wilson Lumber Truck Driver KZ Ken Zimmerman Water Truck Driver

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Why Cult

Southern Gothic Showdowns

The film immerses viewers in the backwoods tension and rural corruption of late 1960s Tennessee, complete with brawls, shootouts, and moonshine-fueled violence.

Real-Life Cult Hero

Sheriff Buford Pusser, based on a true figure, returns as a relentless vigilante battling syndicates and outlaws, cementing his status as a Southern legend.

Fistfights & Martial Arts

Expect visceral action with martial arts, mixed brawls, and a one-man army approach to small-town justice.

Moonshine Mayhem

The story dives deep into the world of illegal liquor, with moonshiners and rye whiskey at the heart of the crime and chaos.