Dec 18, 2015 walking tall was based on phil karlsons 1973 action hit of the same name, which was in turn inspired by the true story of buford pusser, who was sheriff of tennessees mcnairy county between 1964. The acting isnt too bad and good il johnny knoxville continues to have a lot of fun. The entire dialogue script, all the quotes, the whole shebang. Director, kevin bray, was very specific about what the main cast would drive. He then proceeds to clean the town up on his own, taking on the corrupt authorities. The rock is ok in this movie, neal mcdonald is ok, knoxville can get really annoying and the rest of the cast is just there. Walking tall kevin bray, dwayne johnson, johnny knoxville. Action superstar the rock stars as chris vaughn, a man who takes no prisoners as. Dwayne johnson, the rock walking tall2004 action movies. Walking tall 510 movie clip im gonna fix this town 2004 hd. Ver walking tall 2004 pelicula online completa gratis. However, this needless remake of the 1973 movie of the same name starring joe don baker was more of an adventure of walking slowly from one cliche to another, and walking violently from one professional. In this movie starring dwayne the rock johnson, he portrays chris vaughn jr.
Movie may be walking tall, but its not walking true. Latest news about walking tall, starring dwayne the rock johnson and directed by. Walking tall 2004 internet movie firearms database guns. When decorated military officer chris vaughn the rock returns to his hometown in the state of washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed, and the towns big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates, jay hamilton neal mcdonough. This movie walking tall made me a big fan of dwayne the rock. His story of revenge was later adapted into the film walking tall. Walking tall had the potential of being something very good. Walking tall franchise list of movies, prequel and.
Walking tall by kevin bray kevin bray, the rock, johnny. Watch walking tall 2004 full movie free online streaming tubi. P resident theodore roosevlet is known for having said one should walk softly and carry a big stick. Walking tall is a 1973 american semibiographical action film of sheriff buford pusser, a professional wrestlerturnedlawman in mcnairy county, tennessee.
But i suspect the earlier film was tilted more toward populism and less toward superhero violence than the new walking tall, which is dedicated to the memory of buford pusser but turns the story into a cartoon of retribution and revenge. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Dec 18, 2015 walking tall 910 movie clip showdown at the mill 2004 hd movieclips. Chris vaughn the rock left his home in washington states timber country to join the army, where he distinguished. Steeves is the guy responsible for the massive dodge and sheriffgreen ford pickup seen in walking tall. This triumph of good over evil is based loosely on the truelife story of a tennessee sheriff during the 1960s. Under license from universal music enterprises tie a yellow ribbon round the ole oak tree written by l. Enlisting the help of his old pal, chris gets elected sheriff and fights to clean up his hometown. Walking tall 410 movie clip trashing the casino 2004. Chris vaughn the rock left his home in washington states timber country. When decorated military officer chris vaughn the rock returns to his hometown in the state of washington to find work, he finds that the lumber mill has closed, and the towns big business is now a seedy casino operated by one of his old schoolmates. Pussers daughter dwana released a book in 2009 entitled walking on, which is also an account of his life. Based on pussers life, it has become a cult classic with two direct sequels of its own, a tv movie, a brief tv series and a remake that had its own two sequels. Prima versiune pentru marele ecran a filmului walking tall, cu joe don backer in rolul serifului din tennessee.
Released april 2nd, 2004, walking tall stars dwayne johnson, johnny knoxville, neal mcdonough, kristen wilson the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 26 min, and received a score of 44 out. In addition, morris also created a pictorial history book of buford called the legacy of buford pusser. Aided by his loyal friend ray templeton johnny knoxville, vaughn tries to make a stand against the areas. A remake of the 1973 film of the same name, it stars the rock and johnny knoxville. Just think what would happen to a mans face if he was hit full force with a fencepost. Walking tall 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dwayne the rock johnson plays chris vaughn, a retired soldier who returns to his hometown only to discover the place he grew up is now overrun with crime, drugs and violence. Retooled to suit the strengths of wwe wrestling star the rock, this loose remake of the 1973 exploitation crowdpleaser, based on the reallife exploits of. He is the son of ata johnson born feagaimaleata fitisemanu maivia and professional wrestler rocky johnson born wayde douglas bowles.
Walking tall is the 2004 feature film remake of the 1973 action drama that starred joe don baker. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing walking tall 2004 near you. Walking tall 610 movie clip get your taillights fixed. Sheriff buford pusser and the true story of walking tall. Dwayne the rock johnsons character, chris vaughn, believes one should walk tall and carry a four foot long, 4x4 piece of lumber. The 1973 movie walking tall was based on pussers story. Dwayne the rock johnson plays chris vaughn, a retired soldier who returns.
Nov 21, 2019 when his wife was killed, buford pusser went from a cop hellbent on fighting crime to a man hellbent on avenging his wifes death. Its certainly a busy little movie, although none of it makes much sense. Apr 02, 2004 tennessee sheriff buford pusser carries a big stick. It is the rocks movie first and foremost, and his natural charisma and personality are what carries the movie at its core. Parker says hello and then surprised daddy with a few steps. The success of walking tall spawned two sequels walking tall chapter 21975,and walking tall. The walking tall transcript is here for all you fans of the rock and johnny knoxville. Watch walking tall 2004 full movie free online streaming. Tour elvis home, graceland mansion, on an audioguided tour featuring commentary and stories by elvis and his daughter, lisa marie. Dwayne the rock johnson stars as chris vaughn, a us special forces veteran who returns to his small washington town only to find it corrupted by a crime lord that runs a gambling and prostitution establishment. Ver walking tall 2004 pelicula completa online gratis en torrent, hd, 720p, 1080p and descargar.
The rock stars as the newly elected sheriff of a small southern town riddled with corruption in walking tall. Dwayne johnson, the rockwalking tall 2004 action movies full lenght english. With dwayne johnson, ashley scott, johnny knoxville, michael bowen. Dwayne the rock johnson plays chris vaughn, sheriff of the fictional kitsap county see under johnsons right arm in the walking tall remake. Chris vaughn the rock left his home in washington states timber country to join the. Walking tall 2004 internet movie firearms database. There were 3 previous versions of walking tall starring joe don baker and bo svenson. Army special forces, sergeant chris vaughn returns to his hometown seeking for a job in the local mill. A number of aspects were changed, including the main characters name to chris vaughn and the setting was moved from mcnairy county, tennessee to. The rock chris vaughn, jr johnny knoxville ray templeton neal mcdonough jay hamilton kristen wilson michelle vaughn ashley scott deni khleo thomas.
Walking tall 2004 dvd mgm dwayne the rock johnson johnny knoxville action. Dwayne douglas johnson, also known as the rock, was born on may 2, 1972 in hayward, california. He is informed by sheriff stan watkins that the mill was closed three years ago and now the wild cherry casino, owned by his former high school friend jay hamilton, is the major source of jobs and income to the town. Walking tall 1973 internet movie firearms database. But the decision to cast the rock in walking tall is what gives the picture a certain level of unreality that does not always serve the story, the account of an ordinary hero based on the life. I know, i know, i still need to get the character names in. Walking tall is a 1973 action drama directed by phil karlson and stars joe don baker as buford pusser, a former us marine and professional wrestler who returned to his hometown in tennessee only to find that it has been corrupted by gambling and prostitution. Walking tall 510 movie clip im gonna fix this town. Never resorting to subtlety, walking tall was such a winner that it spawned two sequels, a madefortelevision movie, and a weekly tv series none of which were enjoyed by the real buford pusser, who had long since died under questionable circumstances. The plot of the movie walking tall is about an american solider who goes back to his hometown to find it dominated by corruption and crime. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The rundown 210 movie clip dont rock the boat 2003 hd duration. Soundtracks for walking tall 2004 midnight rider written by gregg allman, robert kim payne. After dwayne johnsons turn as the scorpion king 2002, studios were eager to build projects around the rising star.
In this movie dwayne johnson plays the rock er, make that buford h. A man fights to bring decency and the rule of law back to his hometown in this action drama. The rock makes a competent hero, but the movie is content to let a 2x4 do all the talking. It can be said to be loosely based on the reallife story of sheriff buford pusser and utilized many elements from his life. The pg rating is for sequences of intense violence, sexual content, drug material and language. Pusser led a colourful life from being a wrestler buford the bull or buford the wild bull. Angered by the authorities nonaction, pusser decides to run for sheriff and upon his win, proceeds to clean the town up, usually with. Walking tall 910 movie clip showdown at the mill 2004. Walking tall has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio. Wrestlerturnedactor dwayne johnson better known as the rock stars in this remake of the popular action drama about one mans unstoppable quest for justice, which gets a fullbodied release on dvd.
Yes, they know how to stage fights, though the battles in this walking tall are more intense and graphic than the mpaa normally permits in a pg. Walking tall is stupid on a lot of levels but its enjoyably stupid. So far, worldwide, the 2004 walking tall movie starring the rock has earned a profit of 11 million u. Actionreiches, auch amusantes redneckrachedrama mit dwayne the rock johnson. The final chapter1977,a shortlived television series and two prequels starring dewayne the. Walking tall 2004 the theme of this epic kickass movie is the victory of the underdog. Walking tall is a 2004 american action film directed by kevin bray. Walk in the footsteps of the king of rock n roll while enjoying video, photos, personal mementos, movie memorabilia, stage costumes and more. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A pictorial history of the walking tall sheriff 1997. Walking tall 1973 internet movie firearms database guns. Walking tall actually underserves its star, who is better than schlocky material like this.
Like the original film, it was based on the reallife story of sheriff buford pusser and utilized many elements from his life. Walking talls unrealistic glorification of violence reaches such a fever pitch that it makes a rambo movie look like bambi. Instead the film is a disappointing action film with a meager cast. If he wasnt killed outright, hed certainly lose all his teeth. With his hometown overrun with violence and crime, a returning soldier, with the help of an old pal, takes matters into his own hands and fights back. Based on pussers life, it has become a cult classic with two direct sequels of its own, a tv movie, a brief tv. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Watch walking tall online stream full movie directv. Walking tall 2004 stream and watch online moviefone. A number of aspects were changed, including the main characters name.
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