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Last Waltz
 
 
Features: DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Spanish, Subtitled
 
Twenty-five years ago, on Thanksgiving Day 1976, five thousand cheering fans gathered for the historic farewell concert of "The Band". In Martin Scorsese's "brilliant" (Newsweek) film, superstars Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Van Morrison join the musicians on-stage, along with one-time collaborator Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr in an unforgettable finale.System Requirements:Running Time: 117 Min., Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2002 MGM Studios.Format: DVD MOVIE
 
"...will make you want to sing and dance."  Jeffrey M. Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
"...one of the best films ever made, period."  Matinee Magazine, Chuck Rudolph
"Still matters and still moves..."  Robert Wilonsky, Los Angeles New Times
"The finest of all rock movies!"  Newsweek

 


Editor's Note

In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert film ever, THE LAST WALTZ celebrates the final performance by the Band (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson). The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena--where the group had played their very first show more than 16 years before. In order to make their farewell even more unforgettable, they recruited numerous guests to join them onstage, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Hawkins, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, the Staple Singers, Dr. John, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Martin Scorsese, a former roommate of Robbie Robertson's, employs some of the world's greatest cinematographers--including Michael Chapman, Vilmos Zsigmond, and Laszlo Kovacs--to film the set in a way that captures the show's sweat and energy with a powerful intimacy. Interspersed into the songs are a series of interviews with the Band's members, who recall their early days playing for empty bars and their emergence as major players in the rock & roll game. THE LAST WALTZ is a thrilling concert film, mandatory viewing even for those unfamiliar with the Band or rock music in general.


Plot Summary

Martin Scorsese's stunning THE LAST WALTZ captures the Band's historic farewell performance in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day, 1976, and features many revealing interviews with members of the legendary group. Among the many titles included are "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Helpless," and "I Shall be Released." Featuring some of rock & roll's most revered figures--including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Joni Mitchell--THE LAST WALTZ is unquestionably one of the greatest concert films ever.

 
Features
Collectible 8-Page Booklet Written By Robbie Robertson
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
2 Audio Commentaries With The Director & Musicians
Rare, Unseen Footage
Behind-The-Scenes Featurette
Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 TVs
Audio: New 5.1 Digital Audio Mix & Original Remastered Stereo Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Sony Pictures
Release Date: 1/11/2005
Running Time: 117 minutes
Original Release Date: 1978
Catalog ID: 1003426
UPC: 00027616875754
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
1.85:1

 
Cast & Crew
Michael Chapman - Cinematographer
Laszlo Kovacs - Cinematographer
Vilmos Zsigmond - Cinematographer
Martin Scorsese - Director
Jonathan Taplin - Executive Producer
Ron Wood - Featuring
Ronnie Hawkins - Featuring
The Band - Featuring
The Staples - Featuring
Van Morrison - Featuring
Joni Mitchell - Featuring
Muddy Waters - Featuring
Neil Diamond - Featuring
Neil Young - Featuring
Paul Butterfield - Featuring
Ringo Starr - Featuring
Bob Dylan - Featuring
Dr. John - Featuring
Emmylou Harris - Featuring
Eric Clapton - Featuring
Robbie Robertson - Producer
Biros Leven - Production Designer

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