I Walk the Line(1970)
“Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame”
Overview
Henry Tawes, a middle-aged sheriff in a rural Tennessee town, is usually the first man to criticize others for their bad behavior. Miserable in his marriage, Henry falls in love with teenage seductress Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain. Henry's moral character comes further into question when he is tempted to conceal Carl's crimes in order to prolong his relationship with Alma.
Director
John Frankenheimer
Studio
Atticus
Budget
$4M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Sheriff Henry Tawes
Tuesday Weld
as Alma McCain
Estelle Parsons
as Ellen Haney
Ralph Meeker
as Carl McCain
Charles Durning
as Wylie Hunnicutt
Jeff Dalton
as Clay McCain
Freddie McCloud
as Buddy McCain
Jane Rose
as Elsie
J.C. Evans
as Grandpa Tawes
Margaret A. Morris
as Sybil Tawes
Bill Littleton
as Pollard
Leo Yates
as Vogel
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$4M
Production Companies
Atticus • John Frankenheimer Productions Inc. • Edward Lewis Productions
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Where can I watch I Walk the Line?▼
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What is I Walk the Line about?▼
Henry Tawes, a middle-aged sheriff in a rural Tennessee town, is usually the first man to criticize others for their bad behavior. Miserable in his marriage, Henry falls in love with teenage seductress Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain. Henry's moral character comes further into question when he is tempted to conceal Carl's crimes in order to prolong his relationship with Alma.
Who directed I Walk the Line?▼
I Walk the Line was directed by John Frankenheimer and released in 1970. It is a drama film.
How long is I Walk the Line?▼
I Walk the Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in I Walk the Line?▼
The cast of I Walk the Line includes Gregory Peck as Sheriff Henry Tawes, Tuesday Weld as Alma McCain, Estelle Parsons as Ellen Haney, Ralph Meeker as Carl McCain, Charles Durning as Wylie Hunnicutt and more.
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