A Prairie Home Companion is a 2006 film directed by Robert Altman. The film's plot is a dramedy that follows the events of a live radio program called "A Prairie Home Companion" during its final performance before being shut down. PlotThe film takes place during the last performance of the radio program "A Prairie Home Compa... (Read the full Tiiip)
A Prairie Home Companion is a 2006 film directed by Robert Altman. The film's plot is a dramedy that follows the events of a live radio program called "A Prairie Home Companion" during i ...
A Prairie Home Companion is a 2006 film directed by Robert Altman. The film's plot is a dramedy that follows the events of a live radio program called "A Prairie Home Companion" during its final performance before being shut down.
Plot
The film takes place during the last performance of the radio program "A Prairie Home Companion," a popular live music and comedy show broadcast from a radio station in St. Paul, Minnesota. After 30 years of broadcasts, the show is threatened with closure due to the sale of the theater where it is held.
The cast of the show includes host Garrison Keillor (played by himself), his singing and guitar-playing sidekick Dusty (played by Woody Harrelson), singers Yolanda and Rhonda (played by Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin, respectively), and other musicians and eccentric characters.
Meanwhile, a mysterious man known as "The Axeman" (played by Tommy Lee Jones) roams the theater's corridors, announcing the end of the show and its imminent closure. This enigmatic character serves as a kind of angel of death.
The film explores nostalgia, the end of an era, and the magic of live performance as the characters come to terms with the reality of the show's closure. The plot is enriched by live musical performances and witty dialogue.
"A Prairie Home Companion" captures the unique atmosphere of the radio show and celebrates the tradition of live performing arts.
Director: Robert Altman
Writer: Garrison Keillor
Producers: Robert Altman, Wren Arthur, Joshua Astrachan, David Levy, Tony Judge
Music: Garrison Keillor
Main Cast:
Garrison Keillor as Garrison Keillor
Meryl Streep as Yolanda Johnson
Lily Tomlin as Rhonda Johnson
Kevin Kline as Guy Noir
Lindsay Lohan as Lola Johnson
Woody Harrelson as Dusty
John C. Reilly as Lefty
Tommy Lee Jones as Axeman
Major Awards: The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Box Office Gross: The film achieved moderate success at the box office.
Critical Reception: A Prairie Home Companion is a film directed by Robert Altman based on the radio program of the same name created and hosted by Garrison Keillor. The film follows the events of an imaginary episode of the radio program, which is about to close. The film blends humor, music, and reflections on the end of an era in radio. Despite having an ensemble cast, the film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praise for the performances of the actors and others criticism for the plot and storytelling. It is a film that may be particularly appreciated by those familiar with the original radio program but is also open to a broader audience.