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A Real American Hero

1978·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb5.6

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, crime, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

When two boys are killed and two girls are blinded for life in a tragic accident, Buford Pusser, the town sheriff, is determined to get revenge. Though he must bend the law, Pusser is resolved to get the bootleg booze and dope king of the county who provided the poisoned moonshine that caused the accident. Based on the real-life folk hero whose career inspired the Walking Tall movies.
Based on True StoryVigilante JusticeSouthern GritBootleg CrimeRevenge ThrillerFolk Hero70s ExploitationAction & Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Lou Antonio, Marshall Schlom, Elie Cohn
Written by:
Mort Briskin, Samuel A. Peeples
Produced by:
Samuel A. Peeples, James Nicholson, John Pommer
Composed by:
Walter Scharf, Lee Alexander

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream A Real American Hero legally?

PrimeFlixHouseFlixFlingFawesomeCineverseTroma NOWTubi TVArtiflix

A Real American Hero is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Real American Hero worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Real American Hero rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Real American Hero?

1 h 30 min

A Real American Hero runs 1 h 30 min.

Is A Real American Hero based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Real American Hero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Real American Hero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Real American Hero in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.