Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music (1969)

8.2/10 • 94 min • Documentary Music

Overview

In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians.

Cast

Johnny Cash

June Carter Cash

Bob Dylan

Carl Perkins

Helen Carter

Mother Maybelle Carter

Marshall Grant

Bob Johnston

Merle Kilgore

Bob Wootton

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