I Walk the Line

PG-13

1970

1h 35m

Drama

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Henry Tawes (Gregory Peck), 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 (Tuesday Weld), who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain (Ralph Meeker). 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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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

In the end, we’re left with the frustrating feeling that we still haven’t seen what this movie is and is about.

Rated: 1.5/4

Dec 10, 2022

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

The story of an upstanding sheriff who finds himself compromised by moonshiners, I Walk the Line is more interesting than good.

Rated: 3.5

Nov 2, 2020

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

The movie says things about loneliness and desperation and being an outsider, but there are few apparent peaks and valleys in the presentation, only a flatness.

Nov 19, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A moonshine pic that seems like a folk ballad.

Rated: B-

Jul 17, 2010

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Richard G. R

Interesting little Neo-Noir. Strange seeing Gregory Peck in such a role.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Steve D

I found the entire thing uncomfortable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/31/23

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Audience Member

Underrated gem that was a boxoffice and critical flop. It's not entirely satisfying but Peck gives a bold performance as a deceitful, unsympathetic character. It's a pity the film wasn't appreciated by critics or audiences. Tuesday Weld and Ralph Meeker are also excellent and the Johnny Cash soundtrack adds a good deal of atmosphere. An oddity for director John Frankenheimer.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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mike g

Anything with Gregory Peck is worth your time. Add a dash of Johnny Cash soundtrack, the cute Tuesday Weld, a young Charles Durning and a story about infidelity with a nubile teen, Tennessee moonshine in 1970. Love these older obscure films that round out legendary actors careers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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delysid d

another great movie from gregory peck

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/29/21

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michael t

An unhappily married lawman falls in love with the beautiful and seductive daughter of a moonshiner. The moonshiners use his obsession to keep out of trouble and Peck's character is tortured by his inability to do his job. It's a strange setup, but the performances are good. Somehow the the whole thing comes off as vaguely unsatisfying in the end.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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John Frankenheimer

Director

Gregory Peck

Sheriff Tawes

Tuesday Weld

Alma McCain

Estelle Parsons

Ellen Haney

Ralph Meeker

Carl McCain

Lonny Chapman

Bascomb

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Synopsis

Henry Tawes (Gregory Peck), 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 (Tuesday Weld), who is the daughter of local criminal and moonshiner Carl McCain (Ralph Meeker). 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.

Director: John Frankenheimer
Production Co: Fox 2000 Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 31, 2010
Runtime: 1h 35m

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