The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988)
A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-the-scenes of the actual shooting and recording. With Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and such songs as "Sleeping in a Jar," and "Strictly Genteel." The inside history of the first feature-length film to be shot on video in 6 days.
Director: Frank Zappa
Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Frank Zappa - Self
- Tony Palmer - Self
- Phyllis Smith Altenhaus - Self (archive footage)
- Dick Barber - Self (archive footage)
- Theodore Bikel - Self
- Jimmy Carl Black - Self
- Peter Bos - Self
- Napoleon Murphy Brock - Self (archive footage)
- Phyllis Bryn-Julson - Self
- Warren Cuccurullo - Self
Screenplay
Music: Frank Zappa
Editing: Raymond M. Bush, Booey Kober
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
avant-garde, progressive rock, american musician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels about?
- A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-the-scenes of the actual shooting and recording. With Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and such songs as "Sleeping in a Jar," and "Strictly Genteel." The inside history of the first feature-length film to be shot on video in 6 days.
- Who directed The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was directed by Frank Zappa.
- Who stars in The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels stars Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer, Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Theodore Bikel, Jimmy Carl Black.
- How long is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is a Documentary, Comedy, Music film.
- Where was The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels produced?
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was produced in United States of America.