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Primarily the story of the love that grew between country stars Johnny Cash and June Carter during the early years of Cash's career, WALK THE LINE is the result of intense collaboration between director James Mangold, co-writer Gill Dennis, Johnny Cash, and June Carter Cash. Though both Cashes died in 2003, they oversaw the script's development for seven years. Mangold and Cash's insistence that the film's stars would actually sing paid off. Witherspoon's singing (as June) is lovely, and Phoenix's contains the raw energy and soul that defined Cash's sound. Even as a child on a cotton farm in Depression-era Arkansas, Cash shows a strong interest in music, escaping from his no-frills life and strict father (Robert Patrick) through hymns and listening to the radio. When his brother dies in a freak accident, young Johnny feels responsible, and worries that he will never live up to his brother's goodness. The film follows Cash through his first marriage with Vivian Cash (Ginnifer Goodwin) and into the early stages of his touring career alongside such musicians as Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and most importantly, June Carter. As Cash's success grows, so does his relationship with drugs, alcohol, and Carter, putting a strain upon his family life. From his initial audition with Sam Phillips of Sun Records on through his legendary 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, Cash is transformed from a hesitant singer riddled with demons to a man whose uniquely bold style would make music history. WALK THE LINE never attempts to paint a full picture of Cash's prolific career, but instead focuses on the passions that drove his music and on the woman who gave him strength. With magical performances by Witherspoon and Phoenix, a haunting and inspiring American romance is brought beautifully to life.Product Identifiers
ProducerJames Keach, Kathy Conrad
EAN5039036026093
eBay Product ID (ePID)52965241
Product Key Features
ActorShooter Jennings, Sandra Ellis-Lafferty, Shelby Lynn, Robert Patrick, Waylon Payne, Reese Witherspoon, Ridge Canipe, Dallas Roberts, Dan Beene, Tyler Hilton, Jonathan Rice, Ginnifer Goodwin, Joaquin Phoenix
Film/TV TitleWalk the Line
DirectorJames Mangold
LanguageEnglish
Run Time124 Mins
Aspect Ratio2.39 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2006
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Audio Commentary By Co Writer And Director James Mangold\Ten Deleted Scenes\International Theatrical Trailer
GenreDrama, Historical
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerT-Bone Burnett
AwardsBest Actress 2005 - Reese Witherspoon, Best Actress In A Leading Role 2005 - Reese Witherspoon
ReviewsThe Times - Extraordinary, Rolling Stone - One film that has Oscar written all over it, Evening Standard - Flawless, Vogue - A great American love story, Daily Mail - Terrific
ScreenwriterGill Dennis
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleWalk The Line