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'Walk the Line' voted best music biopic

Published Monday, Oct 29 2007, 09:43 GMT | By Dave West
'Walk the Line' voted best music biopic

Fox UK

A poll of film fans has named Walk the Line the best music biopic.

The movie about country-rocker Johnny Cash was followed by 8 Mile, made by Eminem about himself, Amadeus about Mozart then Ray Charles film Ray.

Internet DVD shop Lovefilm surveyed more than 2,000 customers for the poll.

Spokeswoman Fliss White commented: "Film and music make a great partnership and have resulted in some of the best acting performances in film.

"This poll showcases the very best the genre has to offer - whether it be a portrayal of a foul-mouthed rapper, a Motown legend or a classical composer."

The top ten in full:

1. Walk The Line (2005)
2. 8 Mile (2002)
3. Amadeus (1984)
4. Ray (2004)
5. The Doors (1991)
6. What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993)
7. Control (2007)
8. Sid And Nancy (1986)
9. La Bamba (1987)
10. Backbeat (1994)
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