Nashville
“The damndest thing you ever saw.”
Synopsis
The intersecting stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—and their connection through the music business in Nashville, Tennessee.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shelley Duvall On NASHVILLEOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-06-11
Top Cast
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David Arkin
Norman
Barbara Baxley
Lady Pearl
Ned Beatty
Delbert Reese
Karen Black
Connie White
Ronee Blakley
Barbara Jean
Timothy Brown
Tommy Brown
Keith Carradine
Tom Frank
Geraldine Chaplin
Opal
Robert DoQui
Wade Cooley
Shelley Duvall
L.A. Joan
Allen Garfield
Barnett
Henry Gibson
Haven Hamilton
Scott Glenn
Pfc. Glenn Kelly
Jeff Goldblum
Tricycle Man
Barbara Harris
Winifred / Albuquerque
David Hayward
Kenny Frasier
Michael Murphy
John Triplette
Allan F. Nicholls
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.54x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Tewkesbury
- Original Score
- Arlene Barnett, Jonnie Barnett, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley, Gary Busey, Juan Grizzle, Allan F. Nicholls, Dave Peel, Joe Raposo
- Original Title
- Nashville
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, ABC Entertainment, Jerry Weintraub Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Joan Tewkesbury
Arlene Barnett, Jonnie Barnett, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley, Gary Busey, Juan Grizzle, Allan F. Nicholls, Dave Peel, Joe Raposo
Paul Lohmann
Dennis M. Hill, Sidney Levin
Robert Altman, Scott Bushnell, Robert Eggenweiler, Martin Starger, Jerry Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Altman
Director
Robert Altman
Producer
Scott Bushnell
Producer
Robert Eggenweiler
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
Sidney Levin
Editor
Arlene Barnett
Original Music Composer
Jonnie Barnett
Original Music Composer
Karen Black
Original Music Composer
Ronee Blakley
Original Music Composer
Gary Busey
Original Music Composer
Juan Grizzle
Original Music Composer
Allan F. Nicholls
Original Music Composer
Dave Peel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nashville.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Nashville.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nashville
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nashville about?
The intersecting stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—and their connection through the music business in Nashville, Tennessee.
Who directed Nashville?
Nashville was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in Nashville?
The principal cast of Nashville includes David Arkin, Barbara Baxley, Ned Beatty, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley.
When was Nashville released and how long is it?
Nashville was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nashville?
Nashville had a reported production budget of $2.2M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (4.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Nashville?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nashville was composed by Arlene Barnett, Jonnie Barnett, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley, Gary Busey, Juan Grizzle, Allan F. Nicholls, Dave Peel, Joe Raposo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nashville?
Nashville holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).