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A Real American Hero is an American television movie that aired on CBS on December 9, 1978. It runs 90 minutes. The film was directed by Lou Antonio and written by Samuel A. Peeples.
Original Release
12/09/1978
US Release
12/09/1978
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Dennehy | Buford Pusser |
| Forrest Tucker | Carl Pusser |
| Brian Kerwin | Til Johnson |
| Ken Howard | Danny Boy Mitchell |
| Sheree North | Carrie Todd |
| Lane Bradbury | Debbie Pride |
| Brad David | Mick Rodgers |
| Ed Call | Grady Coker |
| W.O. Smith | Obra Eaker |
| Julie Thrasher | Dwana Pusser |
Directors
Writers
Mort Briskin, Samuel A. Peeples
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Brian Dennehy | Buford Pusser |
| Forrest Tucker | Carl Pusser |
| Brian Kerwin | Til Johnson |
| Ken Howard | Danny Boy Mitchell |
| Sheree North | Carrie Todd |
| Lane Bradbury | Debbie Pride |
| Brad David | Mick Rodgers |
| Ed Call | Grady Coker |
| W.O. Smith | Obra Eaker |
| Julie Thrasher | Dwana Pusser |
| Jason Hood | Mike Pusser |
| Ann Street | Grandma Pusser |
| George Boyd | Lloyd Tatum |
| Maureen Shannon | Amelia Biggins |
| Charlie Briggs | Miles Conway |
| Elizabeth Lane | Sabrina Marlowe |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Charles A. Pratt | Executive Producer |
| Samuel A. Peeples | Producer |
