A Prairie Home Companion
Jun 01 2006
•2h 45m
•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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Meryl Streep
Yolanda Johnson
Lily Tomlin
Rhonda Johnson
Lindsay Lohan
Lola Johnson
Garrison Keillor
GK
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