The Last Waltz
Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Last Waltz is a documentary film of The Band's farewell performance in 1976. Interspersed with the concert footage are interviews with band members and stock footage of past performances and recording sessions.
Fast Facts
- Release date: April 26, 1978
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Screenwriter: Mardik Martin
- Producer: Robbie Robertson
- Distributor: United Artists
- MPAA rating: PG
- Run time: 117 minutes
- U.S. box office gross: $321,952 1
Plot Summary
On November 25, 1976, The Band played their final concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, the same venue at which they played their first large-scale show over 16 years prior.2They were joined on stage by several of the most influential and successful recording artists of the era, including Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Neil Young and Van Morrison.
Cast (The Band)
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