200 Motels (1971)

  • R
  • 11/10/1971 (US)
  • Fantasy, Comedy, Music
  • 1h 38m

Overview

"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.

Tony Palmer

Director, Writer

Frank Zappa

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Frank Zappa's headshot

Frank Zappa

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
Mark Volman's headshot

Mark Volman

Member of Mothers of Invention
Howard Kaylan's headshot

Howard Kaylan

Member of Mothers of Invention
Ian Underwood's headshot

Ian Underwood

Member of Mothers of Invention
Aynsley Dunbar's headshot

Aynsley Dunbar

Member of Mothers of Invention
George Duke's headshot

George Duke

Member of Mothers of Invention
Theodore Bikel's headshot

Theodore Bikel

Rance Muhammitz / Dave
Keith Moon's headshot

Keith Moon

Hot Nun

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