Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep(2025)
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep Synopsis
The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This never-before-heard-or-seen two-hour concert reveals the most intimate performance ever captured from the 1974 Mothers line-up, direct from the lovingly resurrected and restored original vault audio and videotape masters.
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Ahmet Zappa, released on May 9, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Frank Zappa, Chester Thompson, George Duke and Jeff Simmons.
- Director:
- Ahmet Zappa
- Producers:
- Frank Zappa, Joe Travers, Ahmet Zappa
- Status:
- Released
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep before you stream it.
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Zappa
as Self (guitar, vocals)
Chester Thompson
as Self (drums)
George Duke
as Self (keyboards, vocals)
- Jeff Simmons
Jeff Simmons
as Self (guitar, vocals)
Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self (tenor sax, flute, vocals)
- Ruth Underwood
Ruth Underwood
as Self (percussion)
- Tom Fowler
Tom Fowler
as Self (bass)
- Cal Schenkel
Cal Schenkel
as Self
Bruce Bickford
as Self
- Meatball
Meatball
Key crew
Directed by Ahmet Zappa, produced by Frank Zappa, Joe Travers and Ahmet Zappa.
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Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep?
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The main cast of Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep (2025) includes Frank Zappa, Chester Thompson, George Duke, Jeff Simmons and Napoleon Murphy Brock. The film was directed by Ahmet Zappa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep released?
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Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep was released on May 9, 2025 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is there a trailer for Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep?
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Yes. The official Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.