

A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
Synopsis
A Concert: Behind the Prison Walls features Cash performing for inmates inside the Tennessee State Penitentiary in Nashville. Shot in 1976, this is only one of two prison concerts Cash ever shot for broadcast and features legendary performers Johnny Cash, Linda Rondstadt and Roy Clark performing their greatest hits. The concert aired on national television, and this Collector's edition video features rare, live performances of mega hits Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Morning Coming Down, Hey Porter, Boy Names Sue, Love Has No Pride, and more. Performing for the prisoners of Tennessee State Penitentiary, Johnny Cash takes to the stage to deliver an incendiary set, circa 1976. An array of special guests join the Man in Black onstage, including Linda Rondstadt and Roy Clark. Tracks include "Folsom Prison Blues," "Boy Named Sue," "Half as Much," and many more!
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September 23, 2003
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- Director
- Dick Carson
- Original Title
- A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Carson
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Dick Carson
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Concert: Behind Prison Walls about?
A Concert: Behind the Prison Walls features Cash performing for inmates inside the Tennessee State Penitentiary in Nashville. Shot in 1976, this is only one of two prison concerts Cash ever shot for broadcast and features legendary performers Johnny Cash, Linda Rondstadt and Roy Clark performing their greatest hits. The concert aired on national television, and this Collector's edition video features rare, live performances of mega hits Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Morning Coming Down, Hey Porter, Boy Names Sue, Love Has No Pride, and more. Performing for the prisoners of Tennessee State Penitentiary, Johnny Cash takes to the stage to deliver an incendiary set, circa 1976. An array of special guests join the Man in Black onstage, including Linda Rondstadt and Roy Clark. Tracks include "Folsom Prison Blues," "Boy Named Sue," "Half as Much," and many more!
Who directed A Concert: Behind Prison Walls?
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls was directed by Dick Carson.
Who stars in A Concert: Behind Prison Walls?
The principal cast of A Concert: Behind Prison Walls includes Johnny Cash, Roy Clark, Linda Ronstadt, Foster Brooks.
When was A Concert: Behind Prison Walls released and how long is it?
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Concert: Behind Prison Walls?
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
