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GenreCrime, Drama Running time1h 34m CinematographyCharles Correll LanguageEnglish
Release dateDecember 9, 1978 WriterMort Briskin (characters), Samuel A. Peeples CastBrian Dennehy (Buford Pusser), Forrest Tucker (Carl Pusser), Ken Howard (Danny Boy Mitchell), Sheree North (Carrie Todd), Brian Kerwin (Til Johnson) Similar moviesConfidence, The Lord's Lantern in Budapest
A Real American Hero is an American television movie that aired on CBS on December 9, 1978. It runs 90 minutes. The film was directed by Lou Antonio and written by Samuel A. Peeples.
The movie, set in 1967, is about the real-life sheriff Buford Pusser, who goes after a criminal who has killed young people with his illegal moonshine. Brian Dennehy plays Pusser. The rest of the cast include Ken Howard, Sheree North, Forrest Tucker, and Brian Kerwin. The film was originally entitled "The Letter of the Law" (which appears in the closing credits) and was released on VHS as "Hard Stick".
Main
Brian Dennehy as Buford Pusser
Forrest Tucker as Carl Pusser
Brian Kerwin as Til Johnson
Ken Howard as Danny Boy Mitchell
Sheree North as Carrie Todd
Supporting
Lane Bradbury as Debbie Pride
Brad David as Mick Rodgers
Ed Call as Grady Coker (credited as Edward Call)
W.O. Smith as Obra Eaker
Julie Thrasher as Dwana Pusser
Jason Hood as Mike Pusser
Ann Street as Grandma Pusser
George Boyd as Lloyd Tatum
Maureen Shannon as Amelia Biggins (credited as Maureen Burns)
