I Walk the Line

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.

Tagline

“Sheriff Tawes walks the line between duty and desire, between law and violence, between honor and shame”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

John Frankenheimer

Original Language

EN

What is I Walk the Line about?

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.

Who directed I Walk the Line?

I Walk the Line was directed by John Frankenheimer.

When was I Walk the Line released?

I Walk the Line was released on November 18, 1970.

How long is I Walk the Line?

I Walk the Line has a runtime of 1h 37m.

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