| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
The Martin Scorsese film collection |
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Martin Scorsese film collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Performer |
The Band: Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson ; featuring Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, The Staples, Dr. John, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Ronnie Hawkins, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1978. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
The Band, one of rock's superstar groups, decided to call it quits after sixteen grueling years on the road. The group held this farewell concert on Thanksgiving Day, 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland, the site of their first performance. The performance is interspersed with interview footage. |
| Note |
Includes: feature length audio commentary with Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese; feature length audio commentary with musicians from the film; rare footage and memorabilia; "Revisiting The last waltz" with Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese. |
| Contents |
Cutthroat/Don't do it -- Theme from the Last Waltz -- A celebration -- Up on Cripple Creek -- The Skylight lounge/The shape I'm in -- Who do you love, Ronnie Hawkins -- Canadian overcoats/It makes no difference -- Introduction to The Canterbury Tales, Michael McClure -- Such a night, Dr. John -- Helpless, Neil Young -- Stagefright -- A name for The Band -- The weight, The Band & The Staples -- The night they drove old dixie down -- An adult portion -- Dry your eyes, Neil Diamond -- Women on the road -- Coyote, Joni Mitchell -- Sonny Boy Williamson -- Mystery train, Paul Butterfield -- Rock 'n' roll melting pot -- Mannish boy, Muddy Waters -- Further on up the road, Eric Clapton -- Tour of Shangri-la/Sip the wine, Rick Danko -- Evangeline, The Band & Emmylou Harris -- Genetic method, Garth Hudson/The music teacher -- Ophelia -- Traveling tent shows -- Caravan, Van Morrison -- Loud prayer, Lawrence Ferlinghetti -- Forever young, Bob Dylan -- Baby let me follow you down, Bob Dylan -- I shall be released, Everybody & Ringo Starr & Ronnie Wood -- Theme for the Last Waltz |
| Credits |
Directed by Martin Scorsese ; Produced by Robbie Robertson ; Executive producer, Jonathan Taplin. |
| Language |
In English with optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Rock music -- 1971-1980.
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| Genre/Form |
Concert films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Scorsese, Martin.
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Robertson, Robbie.
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Band (Musical group)
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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| ISBN |
0792852508 |
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9780792852506 |
| Standard No. |
027616875754 |
| Music No. |
1003426 MGM Home Entertainment |
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