Johnny Cash: American Rebel(2015)
Johnny Cash: American Rebel Synopsis
Johnny Cash: American Rebel is built around 12 essential Johnny Cash tracks spanning four decades that each deliver the passion, musicality and messages against war, injustice, racism and prejudice, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Jackson,” “San Quentin,” “Man in Black,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” “Ring of Fire” and “Hurt.” Each song illustrates a chapter in his life, as well the story of an ever-changing America from the 1950s to modern day, as told through interviews, archival concert footage, photographs and personal artifacts from the Cash family.
Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) is a documentary and music film directed by Jordan Tappis, released on September 12, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jordan Tappis
- Writers:
- Steve Burgess
- Production:
- CMT Films, Network Entertainment, Fremantle
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) Trailer
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Cash
as Self (archive footage)
Kris Kristofferson
as Self
Willie Nelson
as Self
Sheryl Crow
as Self
Kid Rock
as Self
June Carter Cash
as Self (archive footage)
John Mellencamp
as Self
Merle Haggard
as Self
Rick Rubin
as Self
John Carter Cash
as Self
Rosanne Cash
as Self
Bob Dylan
as Self (archive photos/footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jordan Tappis, written by Steve Burgess.
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Johnny Cash: American Rebel online?
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Johnny Cash: American Rebel?
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The main cast of Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) includes Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock. The film was directed by Jordan Tappis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Cash: American Rebel released?
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel was released on September 12, 2015 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Johnny Cash: American Rebel worth watching?
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Johnny Cash: American Rebel?
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