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Synopsis: While growing up in the Great Depression era, Johnny Cash takes an interest in music and eventually moves out of his Arkansas town to join the air force in Germany. While there, he buys his first guitar and writes his own music, and proposes to Vivian. When they got married, they settled in Tennessee and with a daughter, he supported the family by being a salesman. He discovers a man who can pursue his dreams and ends up getting a record with the boys. Shortly after that, he was on a short tour, promoting his songs, and meets the already famous and beautiful June Carter. Then as they get on the long-term tours with June, the boys, and Jerry Lee Lewis, they have this unspoken relationship that grows. But when June leaves the tour because of his behavior, he was a drug addict. His marriage was also falling apart, and when he sees June years later at an awards show, he forces June to tour with them again, promising June to support her two kids and herself. While the tour goes on, the rela
Director(s): James Mangold
Production: 20th Century Fox
  Won 1 Oscar. Another 44 wins & 46 nominations.
 
IMDB:
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PG-13
Year:
2005
136 min
$119,317,827
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something you felt?

Because I'm telling you

right now...

that's the kind of song

people want to hear.

That's the kind of song

that truly saves people.

It ain't got nothing to do with

believing in God, Mr. Cash.

It has to do with

believing in yourself.

Well, I've got a couple songs

I wrote in the Air Force.

You got anything against

the Air Force?

No.

I do.

J.R., whatever

you're about to play...

we ain't never heard it.

Where you been?

Are you drunk?

What happened?

He didn't like our gospel.

So I played him some

songs that I wrote.

We made a record, Viv.

I mean, a real,

real record.

We did it like,

like six times.

I had to sing the song

over and over again.

And, uh, and playin' it.

And you should have

seen Marshall.

He was so nervous.

But I mean, we made

a real record

- of my song.

- Oh, baby.

- Of my song.

- Oh, baby.

Never seen nobody

play like that.

Ladies and gentlemen...

The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis!

Get yourselves

a pine box, boys...

nobody follows The Killer.

These next boys have just put out

their first record

called "Cry, Cry, Cry"

- and it is selling like hotcakes.

- Shoot, now I'm late.

Oh, my gosh!

Excuse me.

That's my cue.

Oh, no, you...

oh, that's stuck...

right on my dress.

Hey, Bill!

- Let me get...

- Hold on, Bill... I'm comin'!

- Uh... Oh, my.

I think I hear June Carter's

voice, ladies and gentlemen.

I'll be right there, Bill,

I'll be right there.

- Uh, reckon when, June?

Well, Bill,

I got tangled.

- Yeah, in what, June Bug?

Johnny Cash's

guitar strap.

Don't worry,

I can keep this funny

for at least two minutes.

And I tell you what, Bill.

He's a strapping boy,

that Johnny Cash.

And his guitar strap is

pretty strappin', too.

Here. I love that

Cry song by the way.

Thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Miss June Carter.

- Bill!

Bill, I had to come

and tell you.

I had to tell you...

I had to tell you

I just can't

sing tonight.

You best be getting out here.

Well, Bill...

I got the laryngitis.

- June, we...

- I do!

Y'all laughing,

but I do.

We all just heard you

hollering up a storm backstage.

Well, I didn't have it then,

Bill.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Miss June Carter.

All right.

June's going to be back

to sing later.

Her family is also

with us tonight.

But like I was saying,

these boys up next

are hotter than a pistol.

They are burning up the radio

with their new hit,

"Cry, Cry, Cry."

We want to make sure we

give them

a big Texarkana welcome.

So here they are, folks.

New passengers on

the Sun Rocking Railway-

Johnny Cash

and the Tennessee Two.

Hello.

I'm Johnny Cash.

Thank you, thank you very much.

Viv, I'm telling you...

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Johnny Cash

John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. Although primarily remembered as a country music icon, his genre-spanning songs and sound embraced rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal won Cash the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. Cash was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice; the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band, which is characterized by train-sound guitar rhythms; a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor; free prison concerts; and a trademark, all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black." He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash," followed by his signature song "Folsom Prison Blues". Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. His other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue"; a duet with his future wife, June Carter, called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their marriage); and railroad songs including "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, Cash covered songs by several late 20th-century rock artists, notably "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails and "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode. more…

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