Nashville is a 1975 film directed by Robert Altman. The film's plot is a mosaic of stories and characters revolving around the world of country music in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Plot

The film takes place over a weekend in Nashville and follows the lives of a large ensemble cast of characters, each with their own dreams, aspirations, and problems. As the city prepares for a country music concert, the stories of the various characters intertwine in surprising ways.

Some of the main characters include:

Barbara Jean (played by Ronee Blakley), a famous country singer struggling with health issues and stage anxiety.

Haven Hamilton (played by Henry Gibson), a successful and self-assured country singer.

Tom Frank (played by Keith Carradine), a wandering musician seeking fame.

Linnea Reese (played by Lily Tomlin), a single mother dreaming of becoming a singer.

Sueleen Gay (played by Gwen Welles), a waitress hoping to become a famous singer but struggling with self-esteem issues.

The film explores themes such as politics, celebrity, religion, ambition, and American identity, all within the context of country music. The plot culminates in a country music concert that brings many of the main characters together and unfolds in an emotional and chaotic climax.

"Nashville" is known for its unique narrative style, its country music soundtrack, and its depiction of a variety of complex characters reflecting the diversity of America.

Director: Robert Altman

Writer: Joan Tewkesbury

Producer: Robert Altman

Music: Musical performances by the cast

Main Cast:

• Ned Beatty as Delbert Reese
• Ronee Blakley as Barbara Jean
• Keith Carradine as Tom Frank
• Geraldine Chaplin as Opal
• Henry Gibson as Haven Hamilton
• Michael Murphy as John Triplette
• Lily Tomlin as Linnea Reese
• Shelley Duvall as Martha
• Jeff Goldblum as Tricycle Man

Major Awards: The film received extremely positive reviews from critics and was nominated for several Academy Awards.

Box Office Gross: The film was successful at the box office, considering its relatively low budget.

Critical Reception: Nashville is a film directed by Robert Altman that provides a ensemble portrait of the music and political life in the United States, focusing on the city of Nashville, Tennessee. The film follows a wide cast of characters, including country singers, politicians, journalists, and many others, as their stories intertwine during a music festival. The film was praised for its deep portrayal of American society at the time and for the performances of the actors. The film's original soundtrack, performed by the actors themselves, was particularly well-received. Nashville was considered one of Altman's masterpieces and one of the most significant films of the 1970s.