The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
Documentary
The bizarre story behind the creation of Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer's film 200 Motels (1971).
Director
Frank Zappa
Writers
N/A
Stars
Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Language
English
Country
United States
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🎭 Top Cast
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Phyllis Smith Altenhaus
as Self
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Dick Barber
as Self
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BBC Symphony Orchestra
as Themselves
Theodore Bikel
as Self
Jimmy Carl Black
as Self
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Peter Bos
as Self
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Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self
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Phyllis Bryn-Julson
as Self
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Warren Cuccurullo
as Self
Pamela Des Barres
as Self
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
🏷️ Keywords
1970s1980sfilm about a filmfrank zappa charactercomedy filmmaking
🎯 Categories
Documentary
⭐ Featured Review
A GREAT COMPANION TO THE MOVIE!
"Well-made and well-told behind-the-scenes look at the making of his 1971 film, "200 Motels". Best moments including the firing of Jeff Simmons, and the replacing of Martin Licket in the role of Jeff. Excellent companion to the movie itself!..."
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📖 Synopsis
The bizarre story behind the creation of Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer's film 200 Motels (1971).