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I Walk the Line

Name: I Walk the Line
Genre: Drama
Released: 1970-11-18
Cast: Gregory Peck, Tuesday Weld, Estelle Parsons, Ralph Meeker, Charles Durning

1970 | 97 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boys Don't Cry, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Frankenheimer

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