The Last Waltz

1978 · 117 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 21,071 VOTES · DIR. Martin Scorsese

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,096 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:24 OK?
00:06:37 We gave our final concert, The Band's final concert
00:10:04 ' A drunkard's dream if l ever did see one
00:14:14 ' For the crime of having no dough
00:18:08 ' Round the corner an ice wagon flew
00:23:03 ' And the rains fall down on my door
00:27:43 ' Such a night
00:33:30 ' Helpless, helpless, helpless
00:37:39 ' Just one more nightmare you can stand
00:42:01 ''Won't you stay and keep Anna Lee company?''
00:46:30 ' La la-la la la-la la-la laaa
00:50:09 All these friendly women walking up and down the street.
00:53:41 ' That descended much too soon
00:57:01 ' And l'll just be getting home with my reel-to-reel
00:59:56 ' From Appaloosas and eagles and tides
01:03:42 ' Well, it took my baby away from me again
01:07:30 ' That mean mannish boy
01:10:48 (cheering)
01:17:16 ' l want to hold your body close to mine
01:23:10 So he justified it to his people and his background by being a music teacher.
01:27:37 And the prettiest dancer would really get down and shake it a few times.
01:30:58 ' l long just to hold you in my arms
01:34:10 Oh, man!
01:42:52 ' l see my light come shining

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,096
Dialogue density9.4 lines / min
First line00:00:24
Final line01:42:52

Production Record

DirectorMartin Scorsese
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$321,952
IMDb votes21,071