Robert Altman was an American screenwriter and director. The veteran filmmaker was known to be one of the greatest directors of all time in Hollywood. He is remembered for making some ‘ant-Hollywood’ films, such as ‘MASH’ (1970), ‘McCabe & Mrs. Miller’ (1971), ‘Nashville’ (1975), ‘A Wedding’ (1978), and ‘The Player’ (1992). His work has won a lot honors, including ‘BAFTA,’ ‘Golden Globe,’ ‘Palme d'Or,’ Golden Lion, ‘and ‘London Film Critics’ Award.’ He was nominated five-times for the ‘Academy Award for Best Director.’ He never won an ‘Oscar’ but his work was recognized with an ‘Academy Honorary Award’ in 2006. He directed more than 60 industrial films, before his first feature film, ‘The Delinquents,’ (1957) was released. The film was a tremendous success. His first TV directorial debut came in ‘Pulse of the City’ (1953–1954). He found mainstream success in 1969 via ‘MASH.’ Some of his failed films are ‘O.C and Stiggs’ (1985) and ‘Quintet’ (1979).
Nashville is a musical comedy drama film which tells the story of a few interrelated people who prepare for a political convention.
Millie Lammoreaux considers herself to be desirable to men. Pinky Rose, a mysterious teenager and therapist is in awe of Millie's self-confidence. However, gradually Rose seems to be taking over aspects of her personality and they share an increasingly bizarre relationship.
John McCabe arrives in a mining community where he plans to open a brothel. Although most local residents are impressed by his confidence, a prostitute is able to see that he is not as sharp as he seems. She agrees to help him plan and run his establishment, for a share of the profits. However, their lives turn upside down, when a large company threatens to destroy their establishment.
The black war comedy centers on the exploits of three surgeons who arrive at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea and wreak havoc with their pranks. ‘Hawkeye’ Pierce, ‘Duke’ Forrest, and ‘Trapper John’ McIntyre turn out to be extremely talented combat surgeons but womanizing rule-breakers with an affinity for mischief.
Philip Marlowe is a private investigator who helps his friend Terry Lennox get to the Mexican border one night. Upon making his way back home, he is shocked to find that the police are waiting for Terry as he has murdered his own wife.
Shortcuts is a comedy-drama film, which revolves around the day-to-day lives of several suburban Los Angeles residents, whose lives are loosely connected.
The Player is an American satirical black comedy film, which tells the story of Hollywood film producer Griffin Mill, who starts receiving threats anonymously. However, he is certain that David, a scriptwriter is behind it. He invites the latter to sort things out, but things take an ugly turn, and he ends up murdering him.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a fantasy comedy drama film which tells the story of a clumsy accountant who fantasizes about being a hero. Neither his mother, nor his fiancée, nor his best friend respects him. His life however takes a turn when he gets involved in a dangerous conspiracy.
In 1932, Sir William McCordle, a wealthy aristocrat but an uncouth industrialist, hosts a weekend hunting party at his old English country house, Gosford Park, where he entertains his elite friends and relatives upstairs, while their staff works downstairs. But then, several sagas of intrigue, lies, secrets, hatred, betrayal and deceit spill out when the host, Sir William McCordle, is found murdered.
Construction worker, Neil Curry, is now a happy man, leading a contented life with his second wife Barbara. But it all comes to end with the arrival of Emily, his chain-smoking first wife, who wants her husband back. Recently been released from prison after serving a twelve-year sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend, she also seeks revenge.
This documentary film narrates the life of late American actor James Dean. It looks at his life through the use of still photos as well as narration. The documentary also involves several interviews taken with many of the people involved in his life.
Franny and Jamie are two 12-year-old friends from New York’s elite Upper West Side. Franny is going through difficult times as her parents are about to separate. Jamie, whose parents divorced long ago, helps Franny through her low phase by trying to cheer her up. The two are also struggling to cope with their own adolescent feelings and curiosity about opposite sex.
Cookie’s Fortune is a black comedy film which revolves around a dysfunctional family in a small town and their various responses to the suicide of their elderly wealthy aunt. One of them, Camille, hatches a plan with her sister to hide evidence and make the death seem like suicide.
A Prairie Home Companion is a musical comedy drama film which shows us fictional behind-the-scene activities of the final broadcast of America’s most celebrated radio show.
Modern Football is a sports documentary film in which a football coach explains how to play the sport. He also talks about the national regulations that govern high school football.
Carroll Barber arrives in Los Angeles to record an album. His aging manager, Susan, wants to rekindle their old relationship. But Carroll turns out to be a womanizer sleeping with one woman after another. Ultimately, he is rejected by everyone and finds that the album will not be finished.
Middle-aged Alex Theodopoulos starts romancing a much younger bohemian musician named Sheila Shea. As Sheila starts touring the country with her band, Alex decides to join them and get used to the communal lifestyle. But will their relationship survive the trip?
The Company is a musical drama film which gives us a look at the world of ballet. It focuses on a gifted dancer who is on the verge of becoming the principal performer of her Chicago troupe.
The members of an organization called HealtH are trying to select their new President. The candidates are narcoleptic 83 years abstinence proponent Esther Brill, White House aide Gloria Burbank, Isabella Garnell, who hates materialism, and Dr. Harold Gainey, a salesperson. Soon scandals, underhanded tactics, and corruption threatens to undermine the whole operation.
He is eighteen and she is sixteen, very much in love. But her parents do not like the company he keeps. They also think she is too young to go steady and try to break up their relationship. Despondent, he bumps into a group of delinquents, who hitch up a plan to cheer him up. However, it goes wary, winding them up in a major trouble.
Popeye is a musical romantic comedy adventure film which tells the story of a sailor named Popeye, who arrives in a coastal town in search of his long-lost father. He eventually falls in love with Olive Oyl, but she is engaged to Captain Bluto.
The Gingerbread Man
Endless Love is a romantic drama film which tells the story of David and Jade, two high-school sweethearts in love with one another. However, Jade’s father forbids them from seeing each other, when Jade’s grades start to drop. Out of anger and frustration, David starts a fire on their front porch, which spreads too far. He is convicted of second-degree arson, and sentenced to probation for five years.
As the Paris Fashion Week gets closer, models, designers and journalists prepare for it. However, things get complicated when the Head of the Fashion Council, Olivier de la Fontaine, chokes to death on a sandwich.
Dr Sullivan Travis is a wealthy gynecologist whose life gets complicated when all the important women close to him, start experiencing troubles that also start affecting him in ways he never expected.
Robert Altman Awards
| Gosford Park | Best Director - Motion Picture | 2002 |
| Tanner '88 | Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | 1989 |
| The Player | Best Direction | 1993 |
