Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers(1980)
7.5(24)51m1980-02-18
Documentary
Overview
A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Producers:
- Les Blank
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Alice Waters
Self - Chez Panisse Restaurant, Berkeley
Werner Herzog
Self - Film Director: Nosferatu
Harrod Blank
Self - Youth Saved From Dysentery
Michael Goodwin
Michael Goodwin
Self - Interviewer, Recordist, Writer, Garlic Peeler
Christopher Pray
Christopher Pray
Narrator (voice)
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