I Walk the Line

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Gregory Peck Sheriff Henry Tawes

Tuesday Weld Alma McCain

Estelle Parsons Ellen Haney

Ralph Meeker Carl McCain

Charles Durning Wylie Hunnicutt