200 Motels Poster

200 Motels

52.00% | November 10, 1971 | Fantasy, Comedy, Music

"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.

Featured Crew

Tony Palmer
Director
Frank Zappa
Director
Frank Zappa
Screenplay

Cast

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
Mark Volman
Mark Volman
Member of Mothers of Invention
Howard Kaylan
Howard Kaylan
Member of Mothers of Invention
Ian Underwood
Ian Underwood
Member of Mothers of Invention
Aynsley Dunbar
Aynsley Dunbar
Member of Mothers of Invention

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