The Last Waltz

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The Last Waltz ★★★½ 1978 (PG)

\ Martin Scorsese filmed this rock documentary featuring the farewell performance of The Band, joined by a host of musical guests that they have been associated with over the years. Songs include: “Up On Cripple Creek,” “Don't Do It,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Stage Fright” (The Band), “Helpless” (Neil Young), “Coyote” (Joni Mitchell), “Caravan” (Van Morrison), “Further On Up the Road” (Eric Clapton), “Who Do You Love” (Ronnie Hawkins), “Mannish Boy” (Muddy Waters), “Evangeline” (Emmylou Harris), “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” (Bob Dylan). 117m/C VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc. D: Martin Scorsese; C: Michael Chapman.

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