The 2004 film Walking Tall with The Rock is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name. It tells the story of Chris Vaughn (The Rock), a decorated military officer who returns to his hometown in Washington state only to find that it has been overrun by crime and corruption.
Vaughn's nephew is nearly killed by a drug overdose, and he quickly realizes that the town's casino owner, Jay Hamilton (Neal McDonough), is responsible for the drug trade. Vaughn decides to take matters into his own hands, and he runs for sheriff.
Once elected, Vaughn faces opposition from the corrupt police department and the powerful Hamilton. He is also threatened by Hamilton's henchmen, who try to kill him and his family. But Vaughn is determined to clean up his town, no matter the cost.
Walking Tall is a classic action thriller with plenty of exciting fight scenes and car chases. It is also a story about standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult. The Rock gives a charismatic and commanding performance as Chris Vaughn, and he is supported by a strong cast that includes Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, and Ashley Scott.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $57 million the box office. It was praised for its action sequences, The Rock's performance, and its message of hope. Walking Tall is a fun and entertaining film that will appeal to fans of action, thrillers, and The Rock.
Trailer
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Cast
- Dwayne Johnson (credited as The Rock) as Chris Vaughn Jr, an Army veteran who runs for sheriff in an effort to clean up his hometown
- Johnny Knoxville as Ray Templeton, Chris' friend and former convict who is deputized by Chris
- Neal McDonough as Jay Hamilton, Chris' former friend and owner of the casino. He is also the head of the drug trade in the town
- Michael Bowen as Sheriff Stan Watkins, a corrupt sheriff who allows Hamilton and his men to run the casino undisturbed as a front for their drug dealing
- Kevin Durand as Booth, the head of security at the casino and one of Hamilton's dealers
- Kristen Wilson as Michelle Vaughn, Chris' sister and paramedic
- Ashley Scott as Deni, Chris' friend and love interest who worked at the casino as a stripper
- Barbara Tarbuck as Connie Vaughn, Chris' mother
- Khleo Thomas as Pete Vaughn, Michelle's son and Chris' nephew
- John Beasley as Chris Vaughn Sr, Chris' father
- Cobie Smulders as Exotic Beauty, one of the employees at the casino
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Mort Briskin David Klass Channing Gibson
Box Office Gross: $57,223,890
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date: April 2, 2004