A Prairie Home Companion
Director: Robert Altman
Actors: Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson
PlotA long-running live radio show set at the Fitzgerald Theater is facing its final broadcast. The ensemble of performers, backstage crew, and production staff gather for what may be their last hurrah, suspecting that the curtain is about to fall on their beloved show due to financial difficulties. The atmosphere is bittersweet, filled with nostalgia as the performers prepare to deliver their unique blend of music and comedy before an appreciative audience. The lives of these quirky characters intertwine throughout the final performance, revealing a tapestry of eccentric personalities and long-standing friendships. Two country singer sisters reminisce about their past, finding solace in their sibling bond, while a cowboy duo provides comic relief with their irreverent jokes and tunes.
As the evening unfolds, a mysterious woman clad in white appears backstage, her presence exuding an air of melancholy and secrecy. The show's host contemplates retirement and reflects on a life devoted to the airwaves. Meanwhile, the cast and crew grapple with the impending closure in their own individual ways, highlighting their passions and regrets. Conflicts surface, secrets are hinted at, and moments of introspection give way to laughter, all against the backdrop of their poignant final show. As tensions rise and emotions run high, each character wrestles with uncertainty about the future, savoring every moment of the performance as they bid farewell to a cherished era.
Writers: Garrison Keillor, Ken LaZebnik
Release Date: 09 Jun 2006
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, Norwegian
Home Video Reviews
A Prairie Home Companion, though lacking the radio show's depth, shines with solid A/V quality and extras, offering a fitting farewell to Altman's legacy.
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