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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Walking Tall | |name = Walking Tall | ||
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|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | ||
|director = Phil Karlson | |director = [[Phil Karlson]] | ||
|date= 1973 | |date= 1973 | ||
|language = | |language = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Walking Tall''''' is a 1973 action drama directed by Phil Karlson | '''''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. Angered by the authorities' nonaction, Pusser decides to run for sheriff and upon his win, proceeds to clean the town up, usually with an array of wooden clubs. Inspired by a true story, the film met box office success, leading to two direct sequels: ''Walking Tall Part 2'' (1975) and ''Walking Tall: Final Chapter'' (1977), both starring [[Bo Svenson]] as Pusser. A [[Walking Tall (2004)|feature film remake]] starring [[Dwayne Johnson|Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] was released in 2004 and also was followed by two DTV sequels: ''[[Walking Tall: The Payback]]'' and ''[[Walking Tall: Lone Justice]]'', both of which starred [[Kevin Sorbo]] and were released in 2007. | ||
{{Film Title|Walking Tall}} | {{Film Title|Walking Tall}} | ||
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Most sheriff deputies, including Grady Coker ([[Bruce Glover]]) and Obra Eaker ([[Felton Perry]]), carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers. | Most sheriff deputies, including Grady Coker ([[Bruce Glover]]) and Obra Eaker ([[Felton Perry]]), carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&W-Model-10.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grady Coker draws his revolver during the conflict in "The Lucky Spot".]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Deputy Grady Coker draws his revolver during the conflict in "The Lucky Spot".]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford hands a revolver to Obra Eaker, | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford hands a revolver to Obra Eaker, informing him he has a new job as a sheriff's deputy.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Obra Eaker holds his revolver during the arrest of Purdy's gang.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Obra Eaker holds his revolver during the arrest of Purdy's gang.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grady Coker shows his revolver to Pauline Pusser. It has custom grips.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Grady Coker shows his revolver to Pauline Pusser. It has custom grips.]] | ||
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A [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] is Sheriff Buford Pusser's ([[Joe Don Baker]]) personal handgun. | A [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] is Sheriff Buford Pusser's ([[Joe Don Baker]]) personal handgun. | ||
[[File:LawmanMkIIIGoodPic.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mk Trooper with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[File:LawmanMkIIIGoodPic.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mk Trooper with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford's revolver in holster.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford's revolver in holster. Note the silver Colt 'Prancing Pony' medallion.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford fires his revolver during the attack | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford fires his revolver during the attack at his house.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds the revolver.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds the revolver.]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 15 == | ||
In one scene Sheriff Buford Pusser holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] instead of his usual | In one scene Sheriff Buford Pusser holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] instead of his usual Colt Trooper. | ||
[[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:Model15a.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds a Smith & Wesson Model 15.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds a Smith & Wesson Model 15.]] | ||
== | == Smith & Wesson N-frame revolver == | ||
Sheriff Al Thurman ([[Gene Evans]]) carries a revolver | Sheriff Al Thurman ([[Gene Evans]]) carries what appears to be a S&W N-frame sized revolver (likely a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27 / 28|Model 27/28]]). The revolver features ivory grips. It is only seen holstered. | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SWRM3.JPG|thumb|none|300px|An example of N-frame revolver: Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum with ivory grips - .357 Magnum. This particular S&W was ordered and carried by Lt. Col. Gen. Staff. George S. Patton.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The holstered revolver.]] | |||
In one scene Callie Hacker ([[Rosemary Murphy]]) holds a snub nose revolver. It is seen very briefly | == Smith & Wesson Model 36 == | ||
In one scene Callie Hacker ([[Rosemary Murphy]]) holds a snub-nose revolver. Possibly a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]]. It is seen very briefly. | |||
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie takes the revolver from safe and puts into her purse.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Revolver-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie takes the revolver from safe and puts into her purse.]] | ||
== Star Model B == | == Star Model B == | ||
In one scene | In one scene two assassins fire a pair of pistols at Buford Pusser. Due to darkness, lit only by muzzle flashes, one of the pistols is seen only marginally. The other one is a [[Star Model B]], identified by the external extractor. | ||
[[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm. This is a screen used Star Model B from the 1987 film ''[[The Untouchables]]''.]] | [[Image:StarPistolB.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star Model B Pistol, blued finish - 9x19mm. This is a screen used Star Model B from the 1987 film ''[[The Untouchables]]''.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin fires at point blank.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin fires at point blank.]] | ||
= Submachine Guns = | =Submachine Guns= | ||
== Smith & Wesson 76 == | == Smith & Wesson 76 == | ||
During the attack on Buford Pusser's car on the road the attackers use [[Smith & Wesson 76]] SMGs. | During the attack on Buford Pusser's car on the road, the attackers use [[Smith & Wesson 76]] SMGs. | ||
[[Image:S&W_M76.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 - 9x19mm | [[Image:S&W_M76.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson M76 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-SW76-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Augie McCullah ([[Kenneth Tobey]]) and Buel Jaggers ([[Arch Johnson]]) fires their SMGs.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-SW76-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Augie McCullah ([[Kenneth Tobey]]) and Buel Jaggers ([[Arch Johnson]]) fires their SMGs.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-SW76-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of Jagger's SMG.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-SW76-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view of Jagger's SMG.]] | ||
= Shotguns = | =Shotguns= | ||
== Ithaca 37 == | ==Ithaca 37== | ||
An [[Ithaca 37]] is seen in the office in "The Lucky Spot". An Ithaca 37 is also seen in hands of a | An [[Ithaca 37]] is seen in the office in "The Lucky Spot". An Ithaca 37 is also seen in hands of a deputy. | ||
[[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]] | [[Image:Ithaca37 DSPS.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca 37 Deer Slayer Police Special (note the rifle sights and riot-length barrel) - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ithaca 37 is seen at the background.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ithaca 37 is seen at the background.]] | ||
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[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman sneaks up to Pusser's house.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman sneaks up to Pusser's house.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the shotgun.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the shotgun.]] | ||
Later, Buford's nine-year-old son Mike (Leif Garrett) sits guard at the bed of his wounded father with a shotgun that also appears to be a Remington 870 but in a smaller chambering (the gun is Buford's Christmas gift to Mike). | |||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mike sits guard for his father.]] | |||
== Double Barreled Shotgun == | == Double Barreled Shotgun == | ||
Buford Pusser ([[Joe Don Baker]]) uses a [[double barreled shotgun]] for skeet shooting. | Buford Pusser ([[Joe Don Baker]]) uses a [[double barreled shotgun]] for skeet shooting. | ||
[[Image:StevesSBS1960s.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds a shotgun.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford holds a shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford surrenders his shotgun to Sheriff Thurman.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Buford surrenders his shotgun to Sheriff Thurman.]] | ||
== Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun == | == Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun == | ||
Callie Hacker ([[Rosemary Murphy]]) uses a [[Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun]] | Callie Hacker ([[Rosemary Murphy]]) uses a [[Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun]]. | ||
[[Image:Stevens 311 (Sawed Off).jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stevens 311R (sawed-off) - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie readies the shotgun.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie readies the shotgun.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie fires her concealed weapon.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-Shotgun-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Callie fires her concealed weapon.]] | ||
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= Assault Rifles = | = Assault Rifles = | ||
== | == M16/SP1 == | ||
In the final scene Buel Jaggers ([[Arch Johnson]]) holds some version of M16, most likely [[ | In the final scene Buel Jaggers ([[Arch Johnson]]) holds some version of M16, most likely an [[M16/SP1]]. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to resemble the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jaggers runs to the doors with M16 in | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jaggers runs to the doors with M16 in-hand.]] | ||
[[File:Walking Tall 1973-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jaggers is hit by Buford's car.]] | [[File:Walking Tall 1973-M16-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jaggers is hit by Buford's car.]] | ||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:Phil Karlson]] | |||
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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. Angered by the authorities' nonaction, Pusser decides to run for sheriff and upon his win, proceeds to clean the town up, usually with an array of wooden clubs. Inspired by a true story, the film met box office success, leading to two direct sequels: Walking Tall Part 2 (1975) and Walking Tall: Final Chapter (1977), both starring Bo Svenson as Pusser. A feature film remake starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was released in 2004 and also was followed by two DTV sequels: Walking Tall: The Payback and Walking Tall: Lone Justice, both of which starred Kevin Sorbo and were released in 2007.
The following weapons were used in the film Walking Tall:
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Most sheriff deputies, including Grady Coker (Bruce Glover) and Obra Eaker (Felton Perry), carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers.
Colt Trooper Mk III
A Colt Trooper Mk III is Sheriff Buford Pusser's (Joe Don Baker) personal handgun.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
In one scene Sheriff Buford Pusser holds a Smith & Wesson Model 15 instead of his usual Colt Trooper.
Smith & Wesson N-frame revolver
Sheriff Al Thurman (Gene Evans) carries what appears to be a S&W N-frame sized revolver (likely a Model 27/28). The revolver features ivory grips. It is only seen holstered.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
In one scene Callie Hacker (Rosemary Murphy) holds a snub-nose revolver. Possibly a Smith & Wesson Model 36. It is seen very briefly.
Star Model B
In one scene two assassins fire a pair of pistols at Buford Pusser. Due to darkness, lit only by muzzle flashes, one of the pistols is seen only marginally. The other one is a Star Model B, identified by the external extractor.
Submachine Guns
Smith & Wesson 76
During the attack on Buford Pusser's car on the road, the attackers use Smith & Wesson 76 SMGs.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
An Ithaca 37 is seen in the office in "The Lucky Spot". An Ithaca 37 is also seen in hands of a deputy.
Remington Model 870
In one scene a hitman uses a Remington Model 870 with 28" barrel.
Later, Buford's nine-year-old son Mike (Leif Garrett) sits guard at the bed of his wounded father with a shotgun that also appears to be a Remington 870 but in a smaller chambering (the gun is Buford's Christmas gift to Mike).
Double Barreled Shotgun
Buford Pusser (Joe Don Baker) uses a double barreled shotgun for skeet shooting.
Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun
Callie Hacker (Rosemary Murphy) uses a Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun.
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Rifles
Winchester Model 70
A pair of Winchester Model 70 rifles is seen in Pusser's house.
Assault Rifles
M16/SP1
In the final scene Buel Jaggers (Arch Johnson) holds some version of M16, most likely an M16/SP1.
