Poster of A Real American Hero

A Real American Hero

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, December 9 1978
45 years ago
External Links
IMDb logo
Scroll to Crew

Cast

Portrait of Brian DennehyBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy was
40 in A Real American Hero
as 'Buford Pusser'.
Sat, Jul 09 1938 –
Wed, Apr 15 2020
Portrait of Forrest TuckerForrest Tucker
Forrest Tucker was
59 in A Real American Hero
as 'Carl Pusser'.
Wed, Feb 12 1919 –
Sat, Oct 25 1986
Portrait of Brian KerwinBrian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin was
29 in A Real American Hero
as 'Til Johnson'.
Tue, Oct 25 1949
Portrait of Ken HowardKen Howard
Ken Howard was
34 in A Real American Hero
as 'Danny Boy Mitchell'.
Tue, Mar 28 1944 –
Wed, Mar 23 2016
Portrait of Sheree NorthSheree North
Sheree North was
46 in A Real American Hero
as 'Carrie Todd'.
Sun, Jan 17 1932 –
Fri, Nov 04 2005
Portrait of Lane BradburyLane Bradbury
Lane Bradbury was
40 in A Real American Hero
as 'Debbie Pride'.
Fri, Jun 17 1938
Portrait of Brad DavidBrad David
Brad David was
31 in A Real American Hero
as 'Mick Rodgers'.
Tue, Nov 25 1947
Portrait of Ed CallEd Call
Ed Call was
28 in A Real American Hero
as 'Grady Coker'.
Sat, Dec 24 1949 –
Tue, Jul 03 2012
Portrait of W.O. SmithW.O. Smith
W.O. Smith was
61 in A Real American Hero
as 'Obra Eaker'.
Wed, May 02 1917 –
Fri, May 31 1991
Portrait of Julie ThrasherJulie Thrasher
Julie Thrasher was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Dwana Pusser'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jason HoodJason Hood
Jason Hood was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Mike Pusser'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann StreetAnn Street
Ann Street was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Grandma Pusser'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George BoydGeorge Boyd
George Boyd was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Lloyd Tatum'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maureen ShannonMaureen Shannon
Maureen Shannon was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Amelia Biggins'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charlie BriggsCharlie Briggs
Charlie Briggs was
46 in A Real American Hero
as 'Miles Conway'.
Sun, Nov 13 1932 –
Wed, Feb 06 1985
Portrait of Elizabeth LaneElizabeth Lane
Elizabeth Lane was
>> in A Real American Hero
as 'Sabrina Marlowe'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Lou AntonioLou Antonio
Director
Lou Antonio was
44 in A Real American Hero
Tue, Jan 23 1934
Portrait of Charles CorrellCharles Correll
Director of Photography
Charles Correll was
34 in A Real American Hero
Sun, Jan 23 1944 –
Fri, Jun 04 2004
Portrait of Elie CohnElie Cohn
Second Assistant Director
Elie Cohn was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William A. MorrisonWilliam A. Morrison
First Assistant Director
William A. Morrison was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samuel A. PeeplesSamuel A. Peeples
Producer, Writer
Samuel A. Peeples was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles A. PrattCharles A. Pratt
Executive Producer
Charles A. Pratt was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Houseley Stevenson Jr.Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Editor
Houseley Stevenson Jr. was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter ScharfWalter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Walter Scharf was
68 in A Real American Hero
Mon, Aug 01 1910 –
Mon, Feb 24 2003
Portrait of Carey LoftinCarey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Carey Loftin was
64 in A Real American Hero
Sat, Jan 31 1914 –
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Portrait of Fred LernerFred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Fred Lerner was
43 in A Real American Hero
Sat, Feb 02 1935 –
Wed, Jul 15 2009
Portrait of John PommerJohn Pommer
Executive In Charge Of Production
John Pommer was
62 in A Real American Hero
Sat, Feb 26 1916 –
Sat, Jul 26 2014
Portrait of Marshall SchlomMarshall Schlom
Script Supervisor
Marshall Schlom was
50 in A Real American Hero
Sat, Mar 03 1928 –
Wed, Jan 21 2015
Portrait of Lon BentleyLon Bentley
Makeup Artist
Lon Bentley was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee AlexanderLee Alexander
Production Sound Mixer
Lee Alexander was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James NicholsonJames Nicholson
Unit Production Manager
James Nicholson was
63 in A Real American Hero
Sun, Jun 06 1915 –
Fri, Mar 26 2004
Portrait of Mort BriskinMort Briskin
Characters
Mort Briskin was
65 in A Real American Hero
Thu, Oct 23 1913 –
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Portrait of Jack PoplinJack Poplin
Production Design
Jack Poplin was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynn Del KailLynn Del Kail
Hairstylist
Lynn Del Kail was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carl BiddiscombeCarl Biddiscombe
Set Decoration
Carl Biddiscombe was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christine ZamiaraChristine Zamiara
Costume Design
Christine Zamiara was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rick AndersonRick Anderson
Camera Operator
Rick Anderson was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jo DosterJo Doster
Casting
Jo Doster was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George BouilletGeorge Bouillet
Camera Operator
George Bouillet was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Irving LandeIrving Lande
Casting
Irving Lande was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Howard PusserJohn Howard Pusser
Technical Advisor
John Howard Pusser was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dwana PusserDwana Pusser
Technical Advisor
Dwana Pusser was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tobi C. SingletonTobi C. Singleton
Production Coordinator
Tobi C. Singleton was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael HuffmanMichael Huffman
Costume Design
Michael Huffman was
>> in A Real American Hero
Unknown Birthday