Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers(1980)
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Synopsis
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.
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) is a documentary film directed by Les Blank, released on February 18, 1980 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Alice Waters, Werner Herzog, Harrod Blank and Michael Goodwin. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Producers:
- Les Blank
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
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Alice Waters on Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Waters
as Self - Chez Panisse Restaurant, Berkeley
Werner Herzog
as Self - Film Director: Nosferatu
Harrod Blank
as Self - Youth Saved From Dysentery
- Michael Goodwin
Michael Goodwin
as Self - Interviewer, Recordist, Writer, Garlic Peeler
- Christopher Pray
Christopher Pray
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank, produced by Les Blank.
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 26 ratings.
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers online?
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?
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The main cast of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) includes Alice Waters, Werner Herzog, Harrod Blank, Michael Goodwin and Christopher Pray. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers released?
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers was released on February 18, 1980 and runs for 51m.
Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers worth watching?
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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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