Johnny Cash: The Last Great American(2004)
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Synopsis
This first major retrospective of Cash's life, times and music features contributions from his daughter Rosanne Cash and son John Carter Cash, his longtime manager Lou Robin and fellow musicians including Little Richard, Cowboy Jack Clement, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard and Elvis Costello.
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004) is a documentary and music film directed by Chris Rodley, released on February 27, 2004 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Neil Pearson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Rick Rubin. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Rodley
- Producers:
- Chris Rodley
- Production:
- BBC Manchester
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Neil Pearson
as Narrator
Johnny Cash
as Self (archive footage)
Kris Kristofferson
as Self
Rick Rubin
as Self
- W.S. Holland
W.S. Holland
as Self
Rosanne Cash
as Self
John Carter Cash
as Self
Sheryl Crow
as Self
Little Richard
as Self
- Barbara Orbison
Barbara Orbison
as Self
- Jack Clement
Jack Clement
as Self
Elvis Costello
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Chris Rodley, produced by Chris Rodley.
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Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Johnny Cash: The Last Great American – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Johnny Cash: The Last Great American?
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The main cast of Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004) includes Neil Pearson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Rick Rubin and W.S. Holland. The film was directed by Chris Rodley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Cash: The Last Great American released?
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Johnny Cash: The Last Great American was released on February 27, 2004 and runs for 59m.
Is Johnny Cash: The Last Great American worth watching?
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Johnny Cash: The Last Great American (2004) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 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.