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I Walk the Line
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I Walk the Line

1970-11-18 · 97 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

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.

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Directors
John Frankenheimer
Production companies
Atticus, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Edward Lewis Productions, Halcyon Productions, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000

Top Cast

Gregory PeckGregory PeckSheriff Henry Tawes
Tuesday WeldTuesday WeldAlma McCain
Estelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsEllen Haney
Ralph MeekerRalph MeekerCarl McCain
Charles DurningCharles DurningWylie Hunnicutt
Jeff DaltonClay McCain
Freddie McCloudBuddy McCain
Jane RoseElsie
J.C. EvansGrandpa Tawes
Margaret A. MorrisSybil Tawes
Bill LittletonPollard
Leo YatesVogel
Nora DenneyNora DenneyDarlene Hunnicutt

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