Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison(2008)
Out of Darkness, Comes Light
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Synopsis
Cash's concert at Folsom State Prison in California in January 1968 touched a raw nerve in the American psyche and made him a national hero at a troubled time in American history. Using the stark images of rock photographer Jim Marshall, graphic techniques, archive footage and interviews with Merle Haggard, Cash's daughter Rosanne, band members Marshall Grant and WS 'Fluke' Holland, alongside former inmates of the prison, the film documents this explosive concert, the live album that followed and a transformative moment in the lives of Cash, the inmates of Folsom Prison and the American nation in the troubled year of 1968.
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (2008) is a music and documentary film directed by Bestor Cram, released on October 18, 2008 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Merle Haggard and Marty Stuart. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Bestor Cram
- Writers:
- Michael Streissguth
- Budget:
- $717,000
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Cash
as Self
June Carter Cash
as Self
Merle Haggard
as Self
- Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart
as Self
John Carter Cash
as Self
Marshall Grant
as Self
Rosanne Cash
as Self
Jim Marshall
Key crew
Directed by Bestor Cram, written by Michael Streissguth.
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Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The main cast of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (2008) includes Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart and John Carter Cash. The film was directed by Bestor Cram. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison released?
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Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison was released on October 18, 2008 and runs for 1h.
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Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (2008) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.