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The Last Waltz

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
18K
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The Last Waltz (1978)
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A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
18K
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  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writer
    • Mardik Martin(treatment)
  • Stars
    • Robbie Robertson
    • Muddy Waters
    • Neil Young
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martin Scorsese
  • Writer
    • Mardik Martin(treatment)
  • Stars
    • Robbie Robertson
    • Muddy Waters
    • Neil Young
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 133User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Trailer 1:33
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    Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and Neil Young in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Eric Clapton in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and The Band in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Joni Mitchell and Neil Young in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Robbie Robertson in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Neil Diamond, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Dr. John, Ronnie Hawkins, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and The Band in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Bob Dylan in The Last Waltz (1978)
    Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson in The Last Waltz (1978)
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    Robbie Robertson
    Robbie Robertson
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    Muddy Waters
    Muddy Waters
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    Neil Young
    Neil Young
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    Van Morrison
    Van Morrison
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    The Band
    The Band
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    Rick Danko
    Rick Danko
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    Levon Helm
    Levon Helm
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    Garth Hudson
    Garth Hudson
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    Richard Manuel
    Richard Manuel
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    Eric Clapton
    Eric Clapton
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    Neil Diamond
    Neil Diamond
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    Bob Dylan
    Bob Dylan
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    Joni Mitchell
    Joni Mitchell
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    Emmylou Harris
    Emmylou Harris
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    Ringo Starr
    Ringo Starr
    • Self - Performeras Self - Performer
    Paul Butterfield
    Paul Butterfield
    • Self - Performeras Self - Performer
    Dr. John
    Dr. John
    • Self - Performeras Self - Performer
    Ronnie Hawkins
    Ronnie Hawkins
    • Self - Performeras Self - Performer
    • Director
      • Martin Scorsese
    • Writer
      • Mardik Martin(treatment)
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    Storyline

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    Thanksgiving, 1976, San Francisco's Winterland: the Band performs its last concert after 16 years on the road. Some numbers they do alone, some songs include guest artists from Ronnie Hawkins (their first boss, when they were the Hawks) to Bob Dylan (their last, when as his backup and as a solo group, they came into their own). Scorsese's camera explores the interactions onstage in the making of music. Offstage, he interviews the Band's five members, focusing on the nature of life on the road. The friendships, the harmonies, the hijinks, and the wear and tear add up to a last waltz. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • year 1976
    • metaphoric title
    • national film registry
    • timeframe 1970s
    • band
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    • Taglines
      • It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration. [original theatrical]
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Biography
      • Music
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During his opening guitar solo in "Further On Up the Road", Eric Clapton's guitar strap came off. To compensate while he fixed it, Robbie Robertson spontaneously played a brief solo of his own.
    • Goofs
      During Garth Hudson's solo in the song "Stagefright", the entire song cuts forward approximately 25 seconds.
    • Quotes

      [Speaking about Ronnie Hawkins]

      Himself: He called me up, and I said, "Sure I'd like a job. What does it mean? What do I do?" And he said, "Well, son, you won't make much money, but you'll get more pussy than Frank Sinatra."

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the film it just says: "THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD!"
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD features an outtake of the jam session onstage towards the end of the concert.
    • Connections
      Edited into Once Were Brothers (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Who Do You Love
      Written by Bo Diddley

      Performed by Ronnie Hawkins with The Band

    User reviews133

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    9/10
    Take a load off, Annie.
    Either I'm getting older or the world's getting younger, but when a rock concert documentary film airs on TCM, there should be some sort of pause for a reality check. In a salute to WALTZ'S director Martin Scorsese, the film aired on TCM over the New Year's weekend. I hadn't seen it or thought about it in 25 years. And all I can say is that it hasn't lost any of its power. (And this from someone who's never been to a live rock concert.) The stars of the film- the all-purpose backup and touring band called 'The Band-' give a simple but enlightening insight to the mechanics of their 16 years on the road and how their Thanksgiving Day final concert in San Francisco turned into a revival-like celebration. Even though I grew up on jazz music more so than rock, I can fully appreciate The Band's intense, immense music background- influenced by everything from blues to country to folk music. As for the concert itself you have the likes of Neil Young, Ron Wood, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, and Dr. John (who gives a standout, honky-tonk performance of "Such A Night,") kickin' it on stage before it's all over. And if these live performances weren't enough, there are additional performances done on a sound stage with artists that weren't part of the live show woven into the 117-minute film: a fabulous folk/gospel jam session of the song "The Weight" teamed with the Staples Singers (lead by Mavis Staples, who sounds very Gladys Knight-like) and about thirty minutes later shifting gears into the lovely folk ballad "Evangeline," replete with fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar from Emmylou Harris. Also cool is Muddy Waters bluesing on "Ain't that a Man," and the finale with all the artists of "I Shall Be Released." You just might be.
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    • Jan 2, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • Middle English
    • Also known as
      • Super Jam
    • Filming locations
      • Winterland Arena, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • FM Productions
      • Last Waltz Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $322,313
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,151
      • Apr 7, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $340,687
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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