Cast
Bill Graham
as Himself
Ed Bogas
as Self - Performers(as Lamb)
Bill Douglass
as Self - Performers(as Lamb)
Barbara Mauritz
as Self - Performers(as Lamb)
Bob Swanson
as Self - Performers(as Lamb)
Rick Shlosser
as Cast
Larry Fields
as Self - Performers(as Cold Blood)
Boz Scaggs
as Self - Performer
Jack Casady
as Self - Performers(as Hot Tuna)
Jorma Kaukonen
as Self - Performers(as Hot Tuna)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes3
DirectorRichard T. Heffron
WritersRichard T. Heffron
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLast Days at the Fillmore
About Last Days at the Fillmore
Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham closed the Fillmore West in early summer 1971 with five nights of all-star concerts, the last curtain going down on July 4. The storied San Francisco venue had become an institution, an integral part of the West Coast music scene of the '60s and, now, an essential element of the mythology of rock 'n' roll. Always the showman, Graham made sure the Fillmore West was sent off in a blaze of glory, spotlighting bands - including the Grateful Dead and Santana-that rose to fame at the hall. The madness leading up to the shows and the concerts themselves were filmed for FILLMORE: THE LAST DAYS, a gritty, behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating moment in rock history and a showcase for great performances by iconic artists who epitomized 'the San Francisco Sound.' Originally released in 1972 and long out-of-print, the documentary film makes its DVD debut with Rhino's landmark reissue.
Directed by Richard T. Heffron, Last Days at the Fillmore leans on a strong ensemble — Bill Graham, Ed Bogas, Bill Douglass — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1972.
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