I Walk The Line (1970) Tribute

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A re-do of one of my earlier videos. Not to be confused with the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic "Walk The Line", this 1970 film directed by John Frankenheimer tells the story of a middle-aged, small-town sheriff, Henry Tawes (Gregory Peck) , who finds himself becoming increasingly disillusioned with his life as a husband and father, and coming to resent his humdrum existence. It could also be argued that he is entering a mid-life crisis, and one day, he stops the daughter of a local moonshiner (played by Ralph Meeker), pretty Alma McCain (Tuesday Weld) and her younger brother for driving without a permit. Captivated by her beauty, he begins a secret affair with her, all the while turning a blind eye to her family's illegal activities. Things become increasingly out of hand as inspectors begin to investigate the goings on in town and Henry's devious deputy (Charles Durning) discovers the liaison and the McCain family's profession. Henry also finds his distraught wife (Estelle Parsons) has also discovered the affair, and he decides to throw all cautions to the wind and run away with Alma. Torn between her affection for Henry and her loyalty to her family, Alma's choice and Henry's recklessness result in tragedy and heartbreak.

This movie was very much overlooked when it was first released, but it is a good flick and the performances are superb. The production was shot mainly on location in Tennessee and Johnny Cash provides the soundtrack. This role was a very different one for Gregory Peck, especially at this stage of his career, but he embodies the tightly-wound sheriff expertly. Tuesday Weld is convincing and captivating as a young woman caught in a way of life that not only limits her opportunities but also her choices. Used by her father to keep Henry smitten in order to keep the family business secret, she makes the only choice she feels she can make, but it's not without cost to Henry.

The movie is on DVD, check it out if you can!

[byron]

Just watched this movie on YouTube (it was free!). When searching for movies always check YouTube first. the last 6 movies I watched were on YouTube because none of my other streaming channels had them (sometimes free, sometimes have to pay). Watched it about 10 years ago with my mom before she died. She kept saying during the whole movie, "this young girl doesn't want to run away with this 50-year-old man! Even if it is Gregory Peck." First seen it maybe 20 or 30 years ago. Good movie, great song!

[Eric-knyn]

That gave the film real depth. She was married. Turned the atmosphere in a blink of an eye. Genius

[Muirmaiden]

A re-do of one of my earlier videos, in honor of Tuesday Weld's upcoming birthday. Not to be confused with the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic "Walk The Line", this 1970 film directed by John Frankenheimer tells the story of a middle-aged, small-town sheriff, Henry Tawes (Gregory Peck), who finds himself becoming increasingly disillusioned with his life as a husband and father and coming to resent his humdrum existence. It could also be argued that he is entering a mid-life crisis, and one day, he stops the daughter of a local moonshiner (played by Ralph Meeker), pretty Alma McCain (Tuesday Weld), and her younger brother for driving without a permit. Captivated by her beauty, he begins a secret affair with her, all the while turning a blind eye to her family's illegal activities. Things become increasingly out of hand as inspectors begin to investigate the goings on in town and Henry's devious deputy (Charles Durning) discovers the liaison and the McCain family's profession. Henry also finds his distraught wife (Estelle Parsons) has also discovered the affair, and he decides to throw all caution to the wind and run away with Alma. Torn between her affection for Henry and her loyalty to her family, Alma's choice and Henry's recklessness result in tragedy and heartbreak.

[soolly]

I love this movie, the ending was a bit sad.

[andygrove]

I must look out for this film, never seen 😃

[Zarina]

Where can I see this film. Tubi removed it.

[rrider]

This is a guys movie ! Any man who has had his heart broken, put everhthjbh the is " on the line" for the love of a womam...understands the way this movie cuts deep into the soul .