This cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking is a kaleidoscopic view of the country’s political and cultural landscape of the time, interweaving the stories and voices of twenty-four characters. Many members of the astonishing cast (including Ronee Blakley, Lily Tomlin, Ned Beatty, Keith Carradine, Barbara Harris, and Shelley Duvall) wrote their own songs and performed them live on location. Altman’s ability to get to the heart of American life via its eccentric byways was never put to better use than in this comic, tragic, and musical triumph. New 4K restoration.