The Making of 200 Motels(1971)
Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels
The Making of 200 Motels Synopsis
Directed by Roelof Kiers for Dutch television, this documentary follows Frank Zappa at home and during the making of 200 Motels. Combining interviews with backstage and on-set footage, the film captures Zappa discussing the project while documenting performers and collaborators involved in the production.
The Making of 200 Motels (1971) is a documentary film directed by Roelof Kiers, released on December 23, 1971 with a runtime of 35m. It stars Frank Zappa, Don Preston, Gail Zappa and Howard Kaylan.
- Director:
- Roelof Kiers
- Production:
- VPRO
- Status:
- Released
The Making of 200 Motels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Zappa
as Self
- Don Preston
Don Preston
as Self
- Gail Zappa
Gail Zappa
as Self
- Howard Kaylan
Howard Kaylan
as Self
- Mark Volman
Mark Volman
as Self
Theodore Bikel
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
Keith Moon
as Self
Tony Palmer
as Self
- Jerry Goode
Jerry Goode
as Self
- Lucy Offerall
Lucy Offerall
as Self
- Janet Neville-Ferguson
Janet Neville-Ferguson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Roelof Kiers.
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The Making of 200 Motels – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Making of 200 Motels?
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The main cast of The Making of 200 Motels (1971) includes Frank Zappa, Don Preston, Gail Zappa, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman. The film was directed by Roelof Kiers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of 200 Motels released?
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The Making of 200 Motels was released on December 23, 1971 and runs for 35m.