Real Life Rock Bands on Screen

When Hollywood Rocks 
The Runaways is the latest cinematic effort to bring the story of a real life rock band to the big screen
20th Century Fox Film / Everett

Walk the Line, 2005
Based on the Cash's own autobiographies this box office biopic follows the artist's early years and his romance with singer June Carter. The movie was a huge hit both critically and commercially, taking in more than $186 million at the box office. Reese Witherspoon, who plays June Carter, was constantly singled out for her performance, and made a sweep at the award shows, winning the Best Actress award at the Oscars, BAFTAs, and the Golden Globes.

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