The Last Waltz is a documentary musical film which revolves around a concert by the Band, a Canadian-American rock group. It was held on 25th November 1976, on American Thanksgiving Day, in Winterland Ballroom, in San Francisco.
Levon Helm was an American actor and singer. As a singer, he is best known as the drummer and vocalist of the Canadian-American rock band ‘The Band.’ As an actor, he made his film debut in the film ‘Last Waltz,’ which was based on his band. He made his feature film debut as ‘Ted Webb’ in the film ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ in 1982. In his career, he appeared in many films, including ‘Right Stuff’ (1983), ‘The Dollmaker’ (1984), ‘Smooth Talk’ (1985), ‘Fire Down Below’ (1997), ‘The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico’ 2005), ‘The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada’ (2005), ‘Shooter’ (2007), and ‘In the Electric Mist’ (2009). His TV appearances came in shows such as ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ (1982) and ‘Midnight Caller’ (1990). A film titled ‘Ain't in It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm, based on his life, was released in 2010.
The Last Waltz is a documentary musical film which revolves around a concert by the Band, a Canadian-American rock group. It was held on 25th November 1976, on American Thanksgiving Day, in Winterland Ballroom, in San Francisco.
The Right Stuff is a historical drama adventure film, which tells the story of the original Mercury 7 astronauts and how they approach their space program.
Loretta Webb is the daughter of a poor coal miner who gets married at the age of fifteen. When her husband recognizes her musical talent, he encourages her to become a musician and over time, she rises to become a star.
Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper who retired after a routine mission went horribly wrong, is convinced by a retired colonel to assist in foiling a possible assassination attempt on the US President. However, he is double-crossed when the Ethiopian archbishop is assassinated instead, and Bob must clear his name while exposing the corrupt leaders who framed him.
This is the story of a Mexican ranch worker, accidentally killed by a border officer in Texas. Although he is quickly buried by his killer, the body is later found and reburied in a local cemetery. Meanwhile, his friend, a rancher, decides to fulfill a promise he has made to the deceased man and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to accomplish it.
In the Electric Mist is a mystery crime film which revolves around a Louisiana detective named Dave, who tries to link the murder of a prostitute to a mobster in New Orleans who is co-producing a film based on the Civil War. He soon learns that he might be dealing with a serial killer.
Freddie is a former stripper who is getting married to Sam, in order to repay a debt. However, when she meets Jjaks, Sam’s brother, they fall for each other. Jjack and Freddie decide to run away together, and they soon reach a motel. But things get complicated after Jjack decides to return to his brother again, as they have no money.
Fire Down Below is an action drama film which tells us the story of an environmental protection agent Jack Taggart, who loses his best friend at the hands of a corrupt crime syndicate that is also involved in the mismanagement of toxic waste. Taggart makes the decision to avenge the death of his friend.
Best Revenge is a drama film which tells the story of an American tourist in Spain, whose friend is kidnapped and tortured by a drug kingpin. In order to save his friend, he has no other option but to get involved in a drug deal.
Levon Helm Awards
Winner | Best Americana Album | 2012 |
Winner | Best Traditional Folk Album | 2008 |
Winner | Best Americana Album | 2010 |