The Last Waltz It Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration. Release date: 1978-04-26 Genres: Documentary, Music Actors: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Neil Young, Ronnie Hawkins, Tom Malone, Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, Mavis Staples, Ringo Starr, Richard Manuel, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Michael McClure, Bill Graham, Garth Hudson, Richard Cooper, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Howard Johnson, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Charlie Keagle, Larry Packer, Jim Gordon, Roebuck 'Pops' Staples Direction: Martin Scorsese Revenue: $321,952 Runtime: 1 h. 57 min. Score: 7.6/10 Votes: 283 Countries: United States of America Companies: FM Productions, Last Waltz Inc., United Artists Available* : 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.