Final Chapter: Walking Tall

R

1977

1 hr. 52 min.

Crime

Drama

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Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser (Bo Svenson) fights more corruption, then dies in a suspicious car accident.

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This is the meta installment of the Walking Tall franchise where Buford Pusser get's to see a film version of his life. The story here is essentially about Pusser continuing his work as the righteous sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, taking a switch to a child abusing moonshine runner, busting up bars, and other assorted baddies. The main difference here is that this film rounds out Pusser's tale with the film culminating in the film version of his life and (SPOILER ALERT!) Pusser's own death in a car crash. Nothing brilliant here but I do love exploitation films with a southern flair (i.e. "Gator," Thunder and Lightning," "Framed," etc.) and like minded fans will enjoy this series finale. The film was directed by Jack Starrett, who made some really good 70s exploitation like "The Dion Brothers," "Race with the Devil," and "Hollywood Man" and he doesn't disappoint here. Overall, this film is probably not for all tastes, but if you do enjoy drive-in fare, you'll dig this one.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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johnathon w

Meandering third movie that tries some interesting things but still doesn't live up to the original. Svenson still brings none of the charisma Joe Don Baker did for the role, especially when he once again has Pusser clear out a gambling den (compare that to the similar scene in the original film to see how badly it does). However, there was potential originally, with the contrast between Pusser & the Dixie mob boss, as they are both frustrated over not being able to get one another (Pusser is blocked by the law, while the mob boss by his superiors). However, it's never used to much affect as is the story of Pusser being 'too successful' & now that the county is cleaned up, he's no longer needed as sheriff. There is a interesting meta-twist at the end when Bufford over sees the making of the first movie about his life, but even that is not put to much use. All and all, just builds to an anti-climatic ending that is not worthy of the original classic.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Can easily say that Tana Hobart doesn't need to be a movie critic

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Although not as good as the previous two but a fitting end to the story.Usually during a film series the subject is'nt assasinated during the series arc.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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The final days of Buford are recounted in this, the last film in the WALKING TALL trilogy. More emotional than its predecessor, especially since we know how badly its going to end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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watched it and was good

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Jack Starrett

Director

Bo Svenson

Buford Pusser

Margaret Blye

Luan Paxton

Forrest Tucker

Grandpa Pusser

Lurene Tuttle

Grandma Pusser

Morgan Woodward

The Boss

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Allen Oren

Charlotte Observer

This "Walking Tall" has something to say, not just show. It's sensitive and searching in addition to action-filled.

Oct 27, 2021

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

A true film of the Seventies and as wrought and surprising as any picture from that deepest well of masterpieces

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 26, 2012

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Synopsis

Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser (Bo Svenson) fights more corruption, then dies in a suspicious car accident.

Director: Jack Starrett
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): May 15, 2012

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