The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy, Music
- Release Date: 1988-01-01
- Runtime: 59 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.6188
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Frank Zappa
as Self
Tony Palmer
as Self
Phyllis Smith Altenhaus
as Self (archive footage)
Dick Barber
as Self (archive footage)
Theodore Bikel
as Self
Jimmy Carl Black
as Self
Peter Bos
as Self
Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self (archive footage)
Phyllis Bryn-Julson
as Self
Warren Cuccurullo
as Self
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is a Documentary, Comedy, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1988-01-01.
Who are the main actors in The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The main cast includes Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer, Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Theodore Bikel, .
Where can I watch The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels online?âŒ
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is available.
Is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels based on a true story?âŒ
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels filmed?âŒ
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
The total runtime of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is 59 minutes.
Is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels suitable for kids?âŒ
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?âŒ
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels.
Does The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels have a post-credit scene?âŒ
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