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5.7 / 10(68 votes)IMDbR19711h 48mUnited States of America

The Last Movie

“There is a time to die and a time not to”

Synopsis

After a film production wraps in Peru, an American wrangler decides to stay behind, witnessing how filmmaking affects the locals.

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THE LAST MOVIE - Official Trailer (4K Restoration)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 29, 1971

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dennis Hopper
Screenplay & Story
Stewart Stern
Original Score
John Buck Wilkin, Kris Kristofferson, Severn Darden, Chabuca Granda
Original Title
The Last Movie
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish, Quechua
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$1M
Production Studios
Alta-Light, Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dennis Hopper

Screenplay & Story

Stewart Stern, Dennis Hopper

Original Score & Music

John Buck Wilkin, Kris Kristofferson, Severn Darden, Chabuca Granda

Director of Photography

László Kovács

Film Editing

David Berlatsky, Antranig Mahakian, Dennis Hopper

Producers

Paul Lewis, Michael Gruskoff

Department Leadership Roster

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Director

David Berlatsky

Editor

Antranig Mahakian

Editor

László Kovács

László Kovács

Director of Photography

Paul Lewis

Producer

John Buck Wilkin

Original Music Composer

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

Original Music Composer

Stewart Stern

Stewart Stern

Screenplay

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Editor

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Original Music Composer

Chabuca Granda

Chabuca Granda

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Movie

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Last Movie about?

After a film production wraps in Peru, an American wrangler decides to stay behind, witnessing how filmmaking affects the locals.

Who directed The Last Movie?

The Last Movie was directed by Dennis Hopper.

Who stars in The Last Movie?

The principal cast of The Last Movie includes Dennis Hopper, Stella Garcia, Don Gordon, Julie Adams, Roy Engel.

When was The Last Movie released and how long is it?

The Last Movie was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

Who composed the musical score for The Last Movie?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Movie was composed by John Buck Wilkin, Kris Kristofferson, Severn Darden, Chabuca Granda.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Movie?

The Last Movie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).