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The Last Waltz [Blu-ray]

1 disc
Region 1 USA/CA (info)

Theatrical Release: April 26, 1978. Filmed on location in San Francisco, California. The Band perform the following tracks: "Don't Do It," "Theme from The Last Waltz," "Up on Cripple Creek," "Stagefright," "It Makes No Difference," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," "Shape I'm In," "Ophelia," "Life Is a Carnival," "The Well," "Evangeline," "Old Time Religion," "Genetic Method: Chest Fever," "Out of the Blue," and "The Weight." The film was originally rated R by the MPAA but rerated PG on appeal. The film marked the first appearance in a major motion picture for composer and musician Robbie Robertson, who went on to act in such films as CARNY. Guest appearances: "Evangeline" (with Emmylou Harris) "The Weight" (with the Staples) "Further on Up the Road" (with Eric Clapton) "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" (with Bob Dylan) "I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)" (with Bob Dylan) "Forever Young" (with Bob Dylan) "I Shall Be Released" (with Ensemble) "Mystery Train" (with Paul Butterfield) "Dry Your Eyes" (Neil Diamond) "Down South in New Orleans" (with Dr. John) "Who Do You Love?" (with Ronnie Hawkins) "Coyote" (with Joni Mitchell) "Helpless" (with Joni Mitchell & Neil Young) "Caravan" (with Van Morrison) "Such a Night" (with Dr. John) "Tura Lura Lura (That's an Irish Lullaby)" (with Van Morrison) "Mannish Boy" (with Muddy Waters)
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Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 15024
Critic Reviews

"...An outstanding rock documentary....The film is a series of highlights....Tight and exciting...It fits together beautifully..."
Variety
"...A dazzling array of talent on display here..."
New York Times
"...A revealing document..."
Chicago Sun-Times
"...The first rock-concert film shot in 35mm....It's a RAGING BULL knockout job supervised by Scorsese and Band guitarist Robbie Robertson..."
USA Today
"...Some of the best musical performances ever caught on film..."
Entertainment Weekly
"...The film boasts kinetic, crisply lighted camerawork and foot-of-the-stage sound..."
Rolling Stone