The Last Waltz

Apr 26, 1978

1h 57m

★ 7.6

It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.

Overview

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and other rock legends.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

FM Productions

Last Waltz Inc.

United Artists

The Last Waltz Trailers

Cast

Self

Robbie Robertson

Self

Rick Danko

Self

Levon Helm

Self

Richard Manuel

Self

Garth Hudson

Self

Eric Clapton

Self

Neil Diamond

Self

Bob Dylan

Self

Neil Young

Self

Joni Mitchell

Self

Emmylou Harris

Self

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