The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels(1988)
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.
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988) is a documentary, comedy and music film directed by Frank Zappa, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer, Phyllis Smith Altenhaus and Dick Barber. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Zappa
- Writers:
- Frank Zappa
- Producers:
- Frank Zappa
- Status:
- Released
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Zappa
as Self
Tony Palmer
as Self
- Phyllis Smith Altenhaus
Phyllis Smith Altenhaus
as Self (archive footage)
- Dick Barber
Dick Barber
as Self (archive footage)
Theodore Bikel
as Self
- Jimmy Carl Black
Jimmy Carl Black
as Self
- Peter Bos
Peter Bos
as Self
Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self (archive footage)
- Phyllis Bryn-Julson
Phyllis Bryn-Julson
as Self
Warren Cuccurullo
as Self
Pamela Des Barres
as Self (archive footage)
George Duke
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Frank Zappa, written by Frank Zappa, produced by Frank Zappa.
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels?
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The main cast of The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988) includes Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer, Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber and Theodore Bikel. The film was directed by Frank Zappa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels released?
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 59m.
Is The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels worth watching?
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The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels (1988) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.