Last Waltz, The

Last Waltz, The

1978

Seventeen years after joining forces as the backing band for rockabilly cult hero Ronnie Hawkins, Canadian roots rockers The Band call it quits with a lavish farewell show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Nov. 25, 1976. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group's history and discussing road life.

It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration. [original theatrical]

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Film Detail

Genre
Documentary - Biography
Length
1 hr. 57 mins.
US Theatrical Release
April 26, 1978
US Box Office
$322,313 (#6236 of 7074)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DDS
Studio
MGM
Released
June 27, 2006
Acquired Date
August 8, 2023
Times Seen
0 Times
Last Watched
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Actors

Rick Danko
Rick Danko
Levon Helm
Levon Helm
Garth Hudson
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson

Directors

Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese

Producers

Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson

Writers

Mardik Martin
Mardik Martin

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Ratings

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RT Fresh
98%
Tomatometer
58 votes
RT Fresh Certified
94%
Popcornmeter
923 votes
METASCORE
84
16 votes
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
20,846 votes

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