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A Real American Hero

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1978 · 90 min Action Crime Drama TV Movie
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1978
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Director Lou Antonio
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (3 votes)

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A Real American Hero is an acquired taste at 3.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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