The Last Waltz

It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.

7.7

|1978|117 min

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.

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