The Last Waltz

"It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration."

1978 1h 57m EN

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7.7

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★7.7TMDB · 323

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Synopsis

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

“It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.”

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Cast

Robbie Robertson
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Rick Danko
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Levon Helm
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Richard Manuel
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Garth Hudson
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Eric Clapton
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Neil Diamond
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Bob Dylan
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Mardik Martin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Yeu-Bun Yee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko and Levon Helm carry the top of the cast.

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CAST

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Marketing tagline: "It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0077838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Martin Scorsese directs. Michael Chapman behind the camera. Yeu-Bun Yee cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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148 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Michael Chapman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Yeu-Bun Yee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko and Levon Helm carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.".
6IMDB entry: tt0077838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.