A night at the movies is a fabulous experience for anyone. A Friday night spent relaxing in a big, comfy chair, digging into a massive tub of popcorn with a huge soda on the side while losing yourself in a fantasy world is nothing short of exhilarating. Not every movie is about dragons and action heroes, however, as there are plenty of unbelievable real-life stories and figures which make for prime entertainment.
Breaking The Fourth Wall When Actors Portray Historical Figures
In this special list, we will be exploring the various movie adaptations revolving around iconic individuals such as Johnny Cash, Abe Lincoln, and Marylin Monroe. Then there are the films which portrayed the lives of more everyday people who found themselves in extraordinary situations, such as Catch Me If You Can and 127 Hours
Walk the Line (2005)
Centered Around the Actions of: Johnny Cash
Main Actor: Joaquin Phoenix
Film Cost: $28 million*
Main Actor Income: $5 million
This is the Academy Award-nominated retelling of country rock star Johnny Cash (played by Joaquin Phoenix) and his long-suffering wife (played by Reese Witherspoon), called Walk the Line. Johnny Cash was not only one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, but he was also a very troubled individual, who detailed his wildlife in his autobiographies.
Walk The Line
This film is based on two of these books, called Cash: The Autobiography and Man In Black. These cinematic versions of Cash’s personal accounts earned $187 million worldwide. You can get an intimate look into the Cash family’s honest experiences, involving much substance abuse and domestic strife.
