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Plot

In this collaboration between actor Gregory Peck and director John Frankenheimer, Peck plays Southern sheriff Henry Tawes, who intends to bring moonshiner Carl McCain (Ralph Meeker) to justice. Instead, Tawes falls in love with McCain's nubile daughter, Alma (Tuesday Weld), and arranges for the feds to keep their hands off McCain's still. The sheriff thus risks completely destroying his work life and home life. Not surprisingly, Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line" is heard on the soundtrack at various crucial junctures.
MPAA Rating:
PG
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
95min.
Theatrical Release Date:
08/24/2003
DVD Release Date:
03/07/2006
Director(s):
John Frankenheimer
Starring:
Gregory Peck , Tuesday Weld , Estelle Parsons , Ralph Meeker , Lonny Chapman
Themes:
Infidelity,Police Corruption
Tone:
Atmospheric,Lurid,Menacing
Keywords:
Southerner,daughter,deputy,moonshine,sheriff