Being a former drug addict, Ray teaches Chris about narcotics. Upon taking office, Chris summarily dismisses the entire police force and deputizes his friend Ray Templeton. Chris is acquitted and wins the election for sheriff. To further emphasize his plea, Chris reveals the grotesque scars on his torso. Chris gives a civic speech about the town's former glory and promises to clean up the town if acquitted. When the judge allows Chris to present his defense, he fires his appointed attorney, whom he suspects to be working for Hamilton. In the ensuing trial, Hamilton's security and staff testify against Chris. Sheriff Watkins and his deputies apprehend Chris as he drives away. Furious, Chris arrives at the casino and, using a piece of lumber as a club, destroys casino property and brutally beats the security guards. Chris learns that his nephew Pete has overdosed on crystal meth, which was sold to his friends by the casino security guards.

In the basement, Hamilton's head of security Booth cuts Chris' torso with a utility knife and leaves him for dead.Īfter recuperating, Chris attempts to press charges, but Sheriff Stan Watkins refuses and says the casino is untouchable. Although Chris beats most of the security guards, he is subdued with a cattle prod. When the floorman refuses to pay out, Chris instigates a fight. He notices the craps dealer using loaded dice and demonstrates this to the patrons. While checking out the VIP lounge, Chris stumbles upon his childhood friend Deni, who is now working as a stripper. Hamilton, who was Chris' school friend, invites him to a night of fun at the casino. Looking for work, Chris finds the local cedar mill was closed down three years prior by its owner Jay Hamilton, who opened a casino that now accounts for the majority of revenue for the local area.

Army Special Forces who returns to his small home town in Kitsap County, Washington.

The film revolves around a discharged U.S Army soldier, who returns to his hometown only to become the town's sheriff, when he finds that the town is laced with heinous crimes and corruption. It is the remake of the 1973 film of the same name, and stars Dwayne Johnson (credited as The Rock) and Johnny Knoxville. Walking Tall is a 2004 American vigilante action film directed by Kevin Bray.

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