I Walk the Line

Name: I Walk the Line
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970-10-13
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, Estelle Parsons

1970
PG-13
1h 37m

IMDb RATING

6.5/10

2.4K

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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 Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal.

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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... Read allHenry 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 Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal.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 Alma, who is the daughter of local criminal.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

2.4K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Charles Durning almost drowned while shooting the scene in which his character is thrown into the river. The crew forgot him and left. Gregory Peck jumped into the water and swam to save him.

Goofs
Scenes from The Big Mouth (1967) are shown at the drive-in, yet the poster is for Hook, Line and Sinker (1969).

Quotes
Sheriff Tawes: People here just try to survive, that's all. Some make a little moonshine, don't really harm nobody.

Connections
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9/10

One of my most favorites....

I own this movie and have watched it many, many times.

In my opinion, it is one of the best, and perhaps least touted, of Peck's works.

I cannot help but think that the scenario portrayed in this film has played out many times in real life.

Peck delivers a 5 star performance of a man of strong moral fiber, driven by the desire to abandon all he has that is right, in pursuit of what he wants, and deep down inside, probably knows he can't have.

Highly recommended and truly a treasure in my library. If you can find it...you won't be sorry.

Not sure why this one barely gets the recognition it truly deserves.

Drama, suspense, and surprise at it's best !!!