"A Prairie Home Companion" Finds a Home at Picturehouse

Oct 31, 2005 - Picturehouse has acquired all North American rights to Academy Award-nominated director Robert Altman's "A Prairie Home Companion," based on Garrison Keillor's legendary radio variety show. The movie features Keillor playing himself, and also stars Academy Award-winners Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Tommy Lee Jones, Academy Award-nominees Lily Tomlin, John C. Reilly, Woody Harrelson, Virginia Madsen, Maya Rudolph, and Lindsay Lohan.

Keillor penned the script for "A Prairie Home Companion" which is a fictionalized account of Keillor's award-winning show. According to the official synopsis, the film "follows the show's cast of characters preparing for the final live broadcast on the eve of being shut down after 30 years. As passions erupt, secrets emerge and a mysterious stranger lurks in the shadows, the vigilant stage manager must hold it all together since the "show must go on."

Altman's Sandcastle 5 Productions produced the movie with GreeneStreet Films and River Road Entertainment executive producing.

In a statement issued by Picturehouse, Bob Berney said, "With his signature style, Robert Altman has crafted a hilarious and endearing film. 'A Prairie Home Companion' is a masterfully-acted ensemble piece that captures the humor and heart of Garrison Keillor's radio show with great cinematic flair. Fans are in for a real treat when they see Meryl Streep and the cast belt out their favorite songs."

SOURCE: Picturehouse