I Walk the Line (1970)

5.9/10 97 min Drama

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.

Cast

Gregory Peck

Sheriff Henry Tawes

Tuesday Weld

Alma McCain

Estelle Parsons

Ellen Haney

Ralph Meeker

Carl McCain

Charles Durning

Wylie Hunnicutt

Nora Denney

Darlene Hunnicutt

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