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Walk the Line
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- 2005
- James Mangold
- 123 mins
- 12A
Summary
Oscar-winning musical biographical drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. John R Cash emerges from humble farm beginnings to become country-and-western legend Johnny Cash. But the road to stardom for the "Man in Black" is not without hardship and heartbreak, although salvation appears in his dependable soulmate, June Carter.
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A star rating of 4 out of 5.
Brian Pendreigh
Joaquin Phoenix gives a remarkable performance as country-rock legend Johnny Cash in director James Mangold's impressive biopic. The film begins with Cash's legendary live recording at Folsom Prison in 1968, flashing back to his childhood and feelings of guilt over the accidental death of his brother, then picks up the story with Cash writing songs in the air force, before hitting the road with fellow Sun recording artists Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Joining them on tour is June Carter (Reese Witherspoon), the woman whom Cash pursued for years despite the fact that both were already married. Phoenix successfully captures the spirit of an artist who writes songs and sings because it is the one thing he does well, but who also drinks and pops pills out of frustration and guilt. He needs the love of a good woman to save him, and Phoenix and Witherspoon (who won an Oscar) convincingly bring the relationship between Johnny and June to life without lapsing into impersonation. This classic tale will be largely familiar to fans, but with both stars also contributing their own vocals, it may now bring the couple - and their music - to a new audience.
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rolenameJohn R CashJoaquin PhoenixJune CarterReese WitherspoonVivian CashGinnifer GoodwinRay CashRobert PatrickSam PhillipsDallas RobertsLuther PerkinsDan John MillerMarshall GrantLarry Bagby IIICarrie CashShelby LynneElvis PresleyTyler HiltonJerry Lee LewisWaylon Malloy PayneWaylon JenningsShooter JenningsRoy OrbisonJohnathan Rice
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rolenameDirectorJames Mangold
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Theatrical distributor
20th Century Fox
Released on
2006-02-03
Languages
English | Russian
Guidance
Swearing and drug abuse.
Available on
DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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