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4 Movies That You Didn't Know Johnny Cash Starred In
Apr 2, 2025
Johnny Cash starred in a handful of movies when he wasn't singing or performing. Some of his roles are real obscure, however, and one is even uncredited.

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I have scoured the internet, IMDb, and public domain films uploaded to YouTube to find what I believe are four films you likely won't have known he starred in.

The Night Rider

The Night Rider, 1962, is a TV movie that was only half an hour long. Johnny Cash played Johnny Laredo, a night-riding gunfighter, who happens upon a camp of a crew.
In the short film, Johnny Cash plays the role of a character who undergoes some serious character development and quite an emotional arc.
Although The Night Rider was the pilot to an anthology series, it never got picked up, so sort of became a solo short film you can purchase from the Johnny Cash official store.

Kairei

Kairei is a real deep cut. Roughly translated to "Adrift At Sea," this 1983 Japanese film "tells the story of three real-life soldiers who made an unintended trip to the Pacific Northwest."
In this hour-long film, Johnny Cash plays the part of a trading magnate. I have absolutely no idea why he took this role; there's something oddly funny about it.
You can purchase the film from the Johnny Cash store, or you can watch it for free on YouTube.
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