Walking Tall Sequels Back to Back
By Avik, Gaea News NetworkSaturday, July 31, 2010
LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com) — Walking Tall was aired last night at 8 p.m. on TNT. The Rock fights a war against vice and corruption in this slick remake of the 1973 Blockbuster. It took many elements of Pusser’s life and the original Walking Tall. Many things were changed, such as Johnson’s character’s name (Chris Vaughn). The setting the film was moved to the semi-rural Kitsap County, Washington, although it was filmed in Squamish, B.C., Canada. All in all it’s a nice movie to watch once in a while. Now that TNT has aired the remake, next running in are the two back to back sequels of the film.
Walking Tall: The Payback
This one is a action-thriller film directed by Tripp Reed and stars Kevin Sorbo and Haley Ramm. It was released Direct to Video in 2007. This time, the plot focuses on a local hero who is on his way to fetch justice for his town. Nick returns to his hometown after his fathers accidental death only to find that the place is no longer the same. The town now plays host to notorious goons and their criminal activities. Finally Nick becomes a sheriff himself and with the help of friends does everything in power to win back the city.
Cast:
Kevin Sorbo as Nick Prescott
Haley Ramm as Samantha Jensen
Richard Dillard as Charlie Prescott
Gail Cronauer as Emma Prescott
Dell Johnson as Hap Worrell
A.J. Buckley as Harvey Morris
Bentley Mitchum as Walter Morris
Walking Tall: Lone Justice
This happens to be the third installment. It was released the same year. This direct-to-video flick was directed by Tripp Reed and stars Kevin Sorbo, Haley Ramm and Jennifer Sipes. This one features Dallas, Nick is all set to protect his girlfriend from drug-lord Octavio Perez and his men.
Cast:
Kevin Sorbo as Nick Prescott
Yvette Nipar as Agent Kate Jensen
Haley Ramm as Samantha Jensen
Elizabeth Barondes as Agent Marcia Tunney
Rodrigo de la Rosa as Octavio Perez
Those of you have already seen Walking Tall last night and are looking for more action can watch these two movies. Others also can give these a try directly. The story lines are different and not continuations of the previous flick so no need to watch them serially.
