I Walk the Line
1970, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Gregory PeckSheriff Henry Tawes
- Tuesday WeldAlma McCain
- Estelle ParsonsEllen Haney
- Ralph MeekerCarl McCain
- Charles DurningWylie Hunnicutt
- Jeff DaltonClay McCain
- Freddie McCloudBuddy McCain
- Jane RoseElsie
- J.C. EvansGrandpa Tawes
- Margaret A. MorrisSybil Tawes
- Bill LittletonPollard
- Leo YatesVogel
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alvin Sargent
- Budget
- $4M
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What I Walk the Line is based on
I Walk the Line is adapted from a novel.
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I Walk the Line: quick answers
Is I Walk the Line worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Walk the Line?
I Walk the Line runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does I Walk the Line have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Walk the Line. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Walk the Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Walk the Line is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Walk the Line on?
I Walk the Line isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Walk the Line?
If you liked I Walk the Line, try Songs My Brothers Taught Me, I Smile Back, Cleveland Abduction.
Who directed I Walk the Line?
I Walk the Line (1970) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, Estelle Parsons.
What is I Walk the Line based on?
I Walk the Line is adapted from a novel.