I Walk the Line
"Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame"
Originally released in 1970. I Walk the Line is a drama film. directed by John Frankenheimer.
Starring Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, and Estelle Parsons
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (46 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Atticus
- John Frankenheimer Productions Inc.
- Edward Lewis Productions
- Halcyon Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 seduct...
Who directed I Walk the Line?
I Walk the Line was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is I Walk the Line?
I Walk the Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was I Walk the Line released?
I Walk the Line was released on November 18, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Walk the Line?
The main cast of I Walk the Line includes Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, Estelle Parsons, Ralph Meeker, Charles Durning.