Acclaimed director James Mangold reveals his surprising take on the Dewey Cox parody biopic that nearly outshone his Oscar-winning 'Walk the Line'.
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Mangold thought the 2007 comedy 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story' was 'hilarious', despite it parodying his own acclaimed music biopic 'Walk the Line'
The director was most offended that 'Walk Hard' received a bigger budget than his Oscar-winning film, showcasing his competitive side in the cutthroat world of Hollywood filmmaking
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James Mangold, 'Walk the Line', 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story'