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Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails (2005): Cast

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Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails is a 2005 documentary directed by Nicholas Webster, starring Johnny Cash. It runs 52 minutes.

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Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Nicholas Webster
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails About?

The premise of Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails without spoilers.

Filmed and aired in 1974, this documentary uses Johnny Cash’s music and narration to chronicle the American railroad’s past. Historic rail scenes are reenacted while Cash’s iconic voice weaves stories and songs such as “Ridin’ The Rails,” “Casey Jones,” “City of New Orleans,” “Legend of John Henry’s Hammer,” and others, creating a moving tribute to rail history.

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • railway
  • train
  • country
  • amtrak
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Cast & crew

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails Cast

Johnny Cash stars in Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails. Directed by Nicholas Webster.

From the director

More from Nicholas Webster

More films directed by Nicholas Webster: Manbeast! Myth or Monster?, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and Gone Are the Days!.

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Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails?

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails runs 52 minutes.

When was Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails released?

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails was released on June 7, 2005.

Who directed Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails?

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails was directed by Nicholas Webster.

More films by Nicholas Webster

Who is in the cast of Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails?

Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails stars Johnny Cash.

Does Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails have a post-credit scene?

No. Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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