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A Prairie Home Companion (2006) -- 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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User Rating:
6.9/10   12,715 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Garrison Keillor (screenplay)
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Release Date:
9 June 2006 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Radio like you've never seen it before. more
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
3 wins & 10 nominations more
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Surprise, Surprise more (267 total)

Cast

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Marylouise Burke ... Lunch Lady

Woody Harrelson ... Dusty
L.Q. Jones ... Chuck Akers

Tommy Lee Jones ... The Axeman
Garrison Keillor ... GK

Kevin Kline ... Guy Noir

Lindsay Lohan ... Lola Johnson

Virginia Madsen ... Dangerous Woman

John C. Reilly ... Lefty

Maya Rudolph ... Molly

Tim Russell ... Stage Manager

Sue Scott ... Makeup Lady

Meryl Streep ... Yolanda Johnson

Lily Tomlin ... Rhonda Johnson
Tom Keith ... Himself - Sound Effects Man
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for risque humor.
Runtime:
105 min
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1.78 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:PG-13 (certificate #42472) | Hong Kong:IIA | Finland:K-3 | Sweden:Btl | Portugal:M/12 | UK:PG | Canada:PG (British Columbia) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:AL | Australia:PG | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12

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Trivia:
Altman reputedly directed most of the film from a wheelchair. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The group of four people sitting at the table in the diner react as if the Dangerous Woman is walking toward them (changing their facial expressions, changing their postures, moving their eyes, etc.), but in the next shot she has not moved from her position just inside the doorway. She then begins walking toward them. more
Quotes:
Lola Johnson: This isn't really going to be your last show, is it?
Garrison Keillor: Every show is your last show. That's my philosophy.
Rhonda Johnson: Thank you, Plato.
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References Frankie and Johnny (1966) more
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Whoop-I-Ti-Yi-Yo more

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57 out of 91 people found the following review useful.
Surprise, Surprise, 19 April 2006
8/10
Author: AMohajer1 from United States

Who knew that Lindsay Lohan could deliver a performance of this caliber? My friends and I, all movie aficionados, were stunned by her performance, albeit a supporting role. I never EVER thought I would utter those words. As mentioned earlier, Lohan's real acting debut is here.

Still, her's is highlighted by a magnificent ensemble, particularly Tomlin and Streep, who give dazzling performances. After all these years, they've still got it- and Tomlin, an Altman favorite, is particularly up to par with the snap-and-go dialogue.

As always, his direction must be taken with a grain of salt- you either love him or hate him, but the performances are what make this film soar.

Kudos!

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