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The Making of 200 Motels
The Making of 200 Motels
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The Making of 200 Motels

Original Title: Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels

1971
35m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

35m

Storyline

Directed by Roelof Kiers for Dutch television, this documentary follows Frank Zappa at home and during the making of 200 Motels. Combining interviews with backstage and on-set footage, the film captures Zappa discussing the project while documenting performers and collaborators involved in the production.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
35m
Dec 23, 1971
Languages
Dutch
English
Director
Roelof Kiers
Production
VPRO
VPRO
Production Countries
Netherlands

Top Cast

13 Cast Members

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Self

Don Preston

Self

Gail Zappa

Self

Howard Kaylan

Self

Mark Volman

Self

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

Self

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

Self

Tony Palmer

Tony Palmer

Self

Jerry Goode

Self

Lucy Offerall

Self

Janet Neville-Ferguson

Self

Pamela Des Barres

Pamela Des Barres

Self

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