Nashville
Directed by Robert Altman • 1975 • United States
Starring Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Shelley Duvall
This cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking from Robert Altman is a panoramic view of the country’s political and cultural landscapes, set in the nation’s music capital. NASHVILLE weaves the stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—into a cinematic tapestry that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and musical. Many members of the astonishing cast wrote their own songs and performed them live on location, which lends another layer to the film’s quirky authenticity. Altman’s ability to get to the heart of American life via its eccentric byways was never put to better use than in this grand, rollicking triumph, which barrels forward to an unforgettable conclusion.
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Nashville
Directed by Robert Altman • 1975 • United States
Starring Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Shelley DuvallThis cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking from Robert Altman is a panoramic view of the country’s political and cultural landscapes, set in the nation’s music capital. NASHVILLE weaves the...
Extras
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NASHVILLE Commentary
This audio commentary, recorded in 2000, features director Robert Altman.
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The Making of NASHVILLE
This documentary, produced in 2013, recounts the production of a film that Pauline Kael called “the funniest epic vision of America ever to reach the screen.” It features interviews with actors Ronee Blakely, Keith Carradine, Michael Murphy, Allan Nicholls, and Lily Tomlin; screenwriter Joan Tewk...
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Robert Altman Interview, 1975
This interview with Robert Altman and Jim Whaley was recorded for “Cinema Showcase” in 1975.
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Robert Altman Interview, 2000
This interview with Robert Altman was recorded in 2000.
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Robert Altman Interview, 2002
This interview with Robert Altman and “Altman on Altman” author David Thompson was recorded in 2002.
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Behind the Scenes of NASHVILLE
This footage, shot on location during the production of NASHVILLE, shows the filming of both the traffic jam scene and the final scene at the replica of the Parthenon.
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Steve James on NASHVILLE
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Keith Carradine Demo
Director Robert Altman recorded this demo of Keith Carradine singing his NASHVILLE songs "I'm Easy" and "It Don't Worry Me," as well as "Big City Dreamin'," at Altman's office in Los Angeles.
