Walking Tall (2004)

About Walking Tall

"Walking Tall" is an action-packed film that tells a stirring story of a decorated well-intended U.S. military soldier returning to his hometown, only to discover it has become besieged by crime and corruption. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as Chris Vaughn, a retired soldier who stands against a corrupt casino owner and his group of thugs. The film is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name and was directed by Kevin Bray.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Kevin Bray, produced by Ashok Armitraj, Jim Burke, Lucas Foster, and was released under the distribution of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The production of the film was handled by Hyde Park Entertainment, Mandeville Films, and WWE Films. Filming was primarily done in British Columbia, Canada.

Actors

• Dwayne Johnson as Chris Vaughn - Dwayne, popularly known as "The Rock", gives a convincing performance as a righteous man taking a stand against crime.
• Johnny Knoxville as Ray Templeton - Knoxville plays Chris's best friend, offering occasional comic relief and solidarity.
• Neal McDonough as Jay Hamilton - McDonough excels in playing the corrupt casino owner who is the main antagonist of the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a remake of 'Walking Tall: Part II', which was inspired by the real-life story of Sheriff Buford Pusser.
• This is the first big-screen movie in which professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson uses his real name instead of "The Rock".
• Dwayne Johnson performed many of his own stunts during filming.

Awards

Despite its box office success, "Walking Tall" did not receive any notable awards.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, one must fight for what is right."
• "Who was I supposed to go to? You?"

Music / Soundtrack

• Original Music by Graeme Revell
• "Boom" Performed by P.O.D.
• "Right Now" Performed by KoЯn