
Walking Tall
The measure of a man is how tall he walks.
Directed by Phil Karlson
Produced by Bing Crosby Productions
A gritty, violent vigilante drama rooted in 1970s rural Tennessee, where a former wrestler-turned-sheriff wages a brutal, personal war against entrenched corruption and organized crime.
Ex-wrestler and Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser walks tall and carries a big stick as he tussles with county-wide corruption and moonshining thugs.
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Questions people ask
Is Walking Tall violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Walking Tall scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Walking Tall easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Walking Tall sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Walking Tall end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Walking Tall
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Walking Tall
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Walking Tall, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Walking Tall, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Walking Tall, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































