The Last Waltz(1978)
It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.
The Last Waltz Synopsis
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.
The Last Waltz (1978) is a documentary and music film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on April 26, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Richard Manuel. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 320 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers:
- Mardik Martin
- Producers:
- Steven Prince, Robbie Robertson, Joel Chernoff
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chapman
- Production:
- FM Productions, Last Waltz Inc., United Artists
- Revenue:
- $321,952
- Status:
- Released
The Last Waltz (1978) Trailer
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The Last Waltz Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Last Waltz.
Masters of Cinema Trailer
Trailer
How Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson Secretly Filmed THE LAST WALTZ | TIFF IN 20
Featurette
Allan Arkush on THE LAST WALTZ
Featurette
The Last Waltz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robbie Robertson
as Self
Rick Danko
as Self
Levon Helm
as Self
Richard Manuel
as Self
Garth Hudson
as Self
Eric Clapton
as Self
Neil Diamond
as Self
Bob Dylan
as Self
Neil Young
as Self
Joni Mitchell
as Self
Emmylou Harris
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Mardik Martin, produced by Steven Prince, Robbie Robertson and Joel Chernoff.
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The Last Waltz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 320 ratings.
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The Last Waltz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Waltz online?
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The Last Waltz (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Last Waltz?
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The main cast of The Last Waltz (1978) includes Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel and Garth Hudson. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Waltz released?
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The Last Waltz was released on April 26, 1978 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Last Waltz worth watching?
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The Last Waltz (1978) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 320 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Waltz?
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Yes. The official The Last Waltz trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.