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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.

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ProducerJames Keach, Kathy Conrad

EAN5039036027045

eBay Product ID (ePID)52976126

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleWalk the Line

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

DirectorJames Mangold

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

Release Year2006

FeaturesWidescreen, Audio Commentary By Co Writer And Director James Mangold\Ten Deleted Scenes\International Theatrical Trailer\Johnny Cash Jukebox\Folsom Cash And The Comeback\Ring Of Fire The Passion Of Johnny And June\Becoming Cash\Becoming Carter\Celebrating The Man In Black The Making Of Walk The Line\Cash And His Faith, Closed Caption

Aspect Ratio2.39 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Run Time124 Mins

GenreDrama, Historical

Additional Product Features

Certificate12A/12

Number of Discs2

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

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

Hearing ImpairedEnglish

Movie/TV TitleWalk The Line

ComposerT-Bone Burnett

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

AwardsBest Actress 2005 - Reese Witherspoon, Best Actress In A Leading Role 2005 - Reese Witherspoon

ScreenwriterGill Dennis