A Prairie Home Companion (2006)
Radio like you've never seen it before.
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Director: Robert Altman
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 1, 2006
Cast
- Meryl Streep - Yolanda Johnson
- Lily Tomlin - Rhonda Johnson
- Lindsay Lohan - Lola Johnson
- Garrison Keillor - GK
- Woody Harrelson - Dusty
- John C. Reilly - Lefty
- Virginia Madsen - Dangerous Woman
- Kevin Kline - Guy Noir
- Tommy Lee Jones - Axeman
- L.Q. Jones - Chuck Akers
Screenplay
- Garrison Keillor (Story)
- Ken LaZebnik (Story)
- Garrison Keillor (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Edward Lachman
Editing: Jacob Craycroft
Production: Sandcastle 5, Prairie Home Productions, GreeneStreet Films, River Road Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Norsk
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Being a Pop Star and the Pressure of Stardom, Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies
Keywords
country music, commercial, radio presenter, minnesota, radio transmission, backstage, singer, saint paul, minnesota
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Prairie Home Companion about?
- A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
- Who directed A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion was directed by Robert Altman.
- Who stars in A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion stars Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Garrison Keillor, Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly.
- How long is A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion is a Drama, Comedy, Music film.
- What is the budget of A Prairie Home Companion?
- A Prairie Home Companion had a budget of $10M.
- How much did A Prairie Home Companion gross?
- A Prairie Home Companion grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was A Prairie Home Companion produced?
- A Prairie Home Companion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Prairie Home Companion?
- The themes of A Prairie Home Companion include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Being a Pop Star and the Pressure of Stardom, Country Music and the Road to Nashville, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies.