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.
The Last Waltz Plot Summary
On November 25, 1976, The Band played their final concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. This was also the farewell touring concert and the same venue at which they played their first large-scale show over 16 years prior.Rotten Tomatoes: The Last Waltz
The Band was 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.
Fans can watch this music documentary and hear some of the best music of that era. Many of the songs remain popular today.
Cast (The Band)
- Robbie Robertson
- Rick Danko
- Richard Manuel
- Levon Helm
- Garth Hudson
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Release date
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Director
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Screenwriter
Mardik Martin
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Producer
Robbie Robertson
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Distributor
United Artists
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MPAA rating
PG
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Run time
117 minutes
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U.S. box office gross
$321,952
