Actors: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton
Director: Martin Scorsese
Language: ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), ENGLISH: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of Discs: 1
Rating: Not Rated
Orig. Release Date: 1978
Studio: Criterion
Release Date: 3/29/2022
Run Time: 117 Min.
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM, supervised and approved by musician Robbie Robertson, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- Commentary One - this vintage audio commentary with director Martin Scorsese and musician/producer Robbie Robertson has appeared on a number of previous home video releases of The Last Waltz. The bulk of the information addresses nature and goal(s) of the project, specific technical choices that were made to capture the performances in the most effective way, the music and editing choices, and the spirit of the era in which the project was conceived as well as some of the cultural trends that defined it.
- Commentary Two - this vintage audio commentary features members of The Band, other crew members, some fans, and folks that assisted Martin Scorsese before and during the making of The Last Waltz. There is a lot of interesting information here about the manner in which different tunes were conceived, the performing styles, Martin Scorsese's initial idea(s) for The Last Waltz, the manner in which the film was edited, the management of the live sound, etc.
- Martin Scorsese and David Fear - in this exclusive new program, Martin Scorsese discusses The Band and their sound, The Last Waltz and the era in which it was shot with critic and Rolling Stone senior editor David Fear. The program was produced for Criterion in 2021. In English, not subtitled. (32 min).
- Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson, 1978 - this archival interview with Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson was originally broadcast on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's 90 Minutes Live on April 14, 1978. The bulk of the comments address the conception of The Last Waltz and why it was necessary to immortalize The Band's last concert. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
- Revisiting The Last Waltz - this archival program focuses on the genesis of The Last Waltz. Included in it are extensive interviews with Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson. The featurette was produced and directed by Stephen Altobello. The program was produced in 2002. In English, not subtitled. (23 min).
- Archival Outtake: Jam Session 2 - this archival footage from The Last Waltz features Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Carl Radle, Robbie Robertson, Ringo Starr, Stephen Stills, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. Music only. (13 min).
- Trailer - an original theatrical trailer for The Last Waltz. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- TV Spot - an archival TV spot for The Last Waltz. In English, not subtitled. (1 min).
- Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring critic Amanda Petrusich's essay "Long, Hard Road" and technical credits.
It started as a concert. It became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars as they celebrate The Band's historic 1976 farewell performance.
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