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A Prairie Home Companion
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A Prairie Home Companion

2006-06-01 · 105 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Comedy · Music

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.

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Directors
Robert Altman
Production companies
Sandcastle 5, Prairie Home Productions, GreeneStreet Films, River Road Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,978,375

Top Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepYolanda Johnson
Lily TomlinLily TomlinRhonda Johnson
Lindsay LohanLindsay LohanLola Johnson
Garrison KeillorGarrison KeillorGK
Woody HarrelsonWoody HarrelsonDusty
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyLefty
Virginia MadsenVirginia MadsenDangerous Woman
Kevin KlineKevin KlineGuy Noir
Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee JonesAxeman
L.Q. JonesL.Q. JonesChuck Akers
Maya RudolphMaya RudolphMolly
Marylouise BurkeMarylouise BurkeLunch Lady
Tim RussellTim RussellStage Manager
Sue ScottSue ScottMakeup Lady
Tom KeithSound Effects Man
Jearlyn SteeleJearlyn SteeleJearlyn Steele
Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Linda WilliamsLinda Williams
Prudence JohnsonPrudence Johnson
Richard A. DworskyRichard A. DworskyBandleader

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