A Real American Hero (1978)

Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser attempts to stop a moonshiner whose bad liquor has blinded several teens.

Original title: A Real American Hero (1978)

Director: Lou Antonio
Writers: Mort Briskin, Samuel A. Peeples
Stars: Brian Dennehy, Forrest Tucker, Brian Kerwin
Genres: Crime, Drama, TV Movie

00:00 Sheriff Buford T. Justice chases down a van of drunk teenagers after a deadly accident caused by poisoned liquor.
09:29 Sheriff Pusser faces backlash after raiding a bootlegging operation and causing harm to innocent people.
18:49 Sheriff Buford Pusser’s actions are criticized in court and warned to respect the law.
25:00 Buford Pusser discusses old laws with Lloyd, and Lloyd warns Buford about taking the law into his own hands.
32:31 The conversation revolves around a man named Deke Miller who has caused trouble for Mr. Junker and his chickens, and the sheriff is asked to take action.
38:29 Buford plans to use the law to take down Danny Boy Mitchell.
46:57 Sheriff Pusser enforces obsolete laws in Selmer, Tennessee, causing chaos and anger among the locals.
55:39 Buford Pusser discusses his efforts to bring a man to justice and asks for the community’s trust.
1:02:54 Buford gets into a fight with Mitchell and decides to go to a dance with Carrie
1:11:36 Buford and Carrie attend a barn dance, where Carrie saves a choking girl and Buford receives a call about a shooting at the lumber yard.
1:18:42 Buford Pusser and his team engage in a shootout with Danny Boy and his gang, resulting in Danny’s death and Debbie’s betrayal.

A Real American Hero

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