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Movie poster: Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977)
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Final Chapter: Walking Tall

1977 · 112 min Action Crime Drama Thriller
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

It's the final chapter in this chilling, real-life story of Sheriff Buford Pusser, a good-hearted lawman set on keeping his town safe. Still distraught over his wife's death, he blows up every moonshine still in McNairy county and burns the brothels and whiskey joints to the ground. Having gone too far, he's voted out of office, but that doesn't stop the mob from seeking their revenge. Buford soon discovers how small his town is when he runs out of highway with the mob on his trail.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director Jack Starrett
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (20 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a grim portrait of a man consumed by grief, relying on the true story of a lone sheriff to explore the blurry line between justice and vengeance. It's a raw, unflinching look at obsession, where every destroyed still is a metaphor for a shattered life.

What lingers after the final frame is not the action, but the haunting image of a hero who became an exile in his own town. A sobering conclusion to a brutal saga — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jack Starrett

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Watch late at night, alone, with the lights dimmed. A glass of whiskey or strong black coffee is recommended.

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