Walk the Line is a 2005 Academy Award winning film based on Johnny Cash's early life, romance with June Carter Cash and the start of his music career.
Much of the material for the film was taken from his autobiographies. The role of Cash was played by Joaquin Phoenix.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Actress: Reese Witherspoon
- Golden Globe Best Musical of Comedy Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress
- BAFTA Award: Best Actress, Best Sound
The Cast
- Joaquin Phoenix - Johnny Cash
- Reese Witherspoon - June Carter Cash
- Ginnifer Goodwin - Vivian Cash
- Robert Patrick -Ray Cash
- Dallas Roberts - Sam Phillips
- Dan John Miller- Luther Perkins
- Larry Bagby - Marshall Grant
- Shelby Lynne - Carrie Cash
- Tyler Hilton - Elvis Presley
- Waylon Payne - Jerry Lee Lewis
- Shooter Jennings - Waylon Jennings
