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The Last Waltz (1978) 8.0
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Metascore: 88/100
Reviews: 107 user | 66 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band. Director:Martin ScorseseWriter:Mardik Martin (treatment) |
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Cast
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The Band | ... |
Themselves
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Rick Danko | ... |
Himself - Bass & Violin & Vocal
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| Robbie Robertson | ... |
Himself - The Band: Lead Guitar & Vocal
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Richard Manuel | ... |
Himself - Piano /
Keyboards /
Drums /
Vocal
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| Levon Helm | ... |
Himself - Drums /
Mandolin /
Vocal
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Garth Hudson | ... |
Himself - Organ /
Accordion /
Saxophone /
Synthesizers
(as The Band)
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| Eric Clapton | ... |
Himself - Performer
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| Neil Diamond | ... |
Himself - Performer
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| Bob Dylan | ... |
Himself - Performer
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| Joni Mitchell | ... |
Herself - Performer
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| Neil Young | ... |
Himself - Performer
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| Emmylou Harris | ... |
Herself - Performer
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| Ringo Starr | ... |
Himself - Performer
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Paul Butterfield | ... |
Himself - Performer
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| Dr. John | ... |
Himself - Performer
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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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration. [original theatrical] See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
26 April 1978 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El último vals See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$16,151 (USA) (5 April 2002)Gross:
$321,952 (USA) (24 May 2002)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia
Guitarist Robbie Robertson's microphone is off through most of the show. He is seen singing at full strength, but no vocal from his microphone ends up in the film. (When Neil Young is singing the first verse of "Helpless," Robertson can be seen in the background mistakenly launching into the chorus as Young continues the verse. The words sung by Robertson are unheard despite the nearby microphone, and bassist Rick Danko can be seen telling Robertson he came in too soon.) See more »Goofs
During Garth Hudson's solo in the song "Stagefright", the entire song cuts forward approximately 25 seconds. See more »Quotes
Himself - Drums: New York, it was an adult portion. It was an adult dose. So it took a couple of trips to get into it. You just go in the first time and you get your ass kicked and you take off. As soon as it heals up, you come back and you try it again. Eventually, you fall right in love with it.See more »
If you, as a music lover, have ever wondered what it would be like to see a concert starring the very cream of the crop from the sixties and seventies, you have that opportunity now. Martin Scorcese has produced a film that should be mandatory viewing for anyone who calls themselves a rock lover. While all the performances are memorable, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and, of course, The Band are incredible. Beyond the music, the very premise of the concert is amazing: A big bang to end the era, thanksgiving dinner for thousands, a wicked lineup, great music and some really enlightening interviews. The Last Waltz is a must see if you are a fan of the rock&roll genre, as The Band and friends not only play their hearts out, but also pay tribute to the sound that we all know and love.
Watch it, you won't regret the time spent.