Last Waltz (Special Edition)

The Last Waltz (1978) — Special Edition DVD

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Last Waltz captures the legendary farewell concert of The Band at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day 1976. Blending electrifying live performances with intimate interviews, this landmark concert film celebrates rock, blues, folk, and the musicians who shaped a generation.

Featured Performers & Filmmakers

The Band: Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson.

Guest performers: Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, and others.

Film release: 1978.

Musical Highlights

Performances include “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” “Mannish Boy,” and “Caravan.”

Hollywood & Music Connections & Trivia

• Historic concert: The farewell performance took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976.
• Scorsese behind the camera: Martin Scorsese directed the film, bringing cinematic storytelling to a live rock concert.
• Star-studded guests: The show brought together major performers across rock, blues, and folk music.
• Canadian-American group: The Band's classic lineup included four Canadian musicians and American drummer and singer Levon Helm.
• Documentary landmark: The film is widely regarded as one of the defining rock concert documentaries.

DVD Details & Condition

Edition: Special Edition DVD.

Condition: Used / Pre-owned. Disc and packaging may show normal handling or shelf wear; original inserts are not guaranteed. Bonus features depend on the supplied edition.

Digital codes: A digital redemption code may be included with a used DVD, but its presence and validity are not guaranteed. Any included code may have been redeemed or expired.