The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Synopsis
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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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
Pamela Des Barres
Self (archive footage)
George Duke
Self
Aynsley Dunbar
Self
Roy Estrada
Self (archive footage)
Bruce Fowler
Self (archive footage)
Bunk Gardner
Self (archive footage)
Jerry D. Good
Self (archive footage)
Elgar Howarth
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Zappa
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Zappa
- Original Score
- Frank Zappa
- Original Title
- The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Booey Kober, Raymond M. Bush
Frank Zappa
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Zappa
Director
Frank Zappa
Writer
Frank Zappa
Producer
Booey Kober
Editor
Raymond M. Bush
Editor
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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 principal cast of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels includes Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer, Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Theodore Bikel.
When was The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels released and how long is it?
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was composed by Frank Zappa.