200 Motels(1971)
200 Motels Synopsis
"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a tale of life on the road. The band members' main concerns are the search for groupies and the desire to get paid.
200 Motels (1971) is a fantasy, comedy and music film directed by Frank Zappa, released on November 10, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan and Ian Underwood. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Zappa
- Writers:
- Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer
- Producers:
- Jerry D. Good, Herb Cohen
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Palmer
- Composer:
- Frank Zappa
- Production:
- Bizarre Productions, Murakami-Wolf Productions
- Budget:
- $679,000
- Status:
- Released
200 Motels (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for 200 Motels before you stream it.
200 Motels Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Zappa
as Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
- Mark Volman
Mark Volman
as Member of Mothers of Invention
- Howard Kaylan
Howard Kaylan
as Member of Mothers of Invention
- Ian Underwood
Ian Underwood
as Member of Mothers of Invention
- Aynsley Dunbar
Aynsley Dunbar
as Member of Mothers of Invention
George Duke
as Member of Mothers of Invention
Theodore Bikel
as Rance Muhammitz / Dave
Keith Moon
as Hot Nun
Ringo Starr
as Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
- Janet Neville-Ferguson
Janet Neville-Ferguson
as Groupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)
- Lucy Offerall
Lucy Offerall
as Groupie #2 (Lucy)
- Jimmy Carl Black
Jimmy Carl Black
as Lonesome Cowboy Burt
Key crew
Directed by Frank Zappa, written by Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer, produced by Jerry D. Good and Herb Cohen.
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200 Motels Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 49 ratings.
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200 Motels – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 200 Motels online?
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200 Motels (1971) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 200 Motels?
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The main cast of 200 Motels (1971) includes Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood and Aynsley Dunbar. 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 200 Motels released?
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200 Motels was released on November 10, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is 200 Motels worth watching?
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200 Motels (1971) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 200 Motels?
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Yes. The official 200 Motels trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.