Nashville (Best Picture '76)

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.

The sprawling ensemble cast includes Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Shelley Duvall, Scott Glenn, Jeff Goldblum, Henry Gibson, Timothy Brown, Lily Tomlin, Elliott Gould, and many more.

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.

Altman’s footloose epic ranks at #73 on the BFI Sight and Sound list of the greatest movies of all time.

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