200 Motels (1971)
49 votes on TMDBReleased November 10, 1971Runtime 1h 38mDirector Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa
"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.
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Cast of 200 Motels
Frank Zappa
Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
George Duke
Member of Mothers of Invention
Theodore Bikel
Rance Muhammitz / Dave
Keith Moon
Hot Nun
Ringo Starr
Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
Pamela Des Barres
Interviewer (as Pamela Miller)About 200 Motels
Where can I watch 200 Motels?
200 Motels is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Who stars in 200 Motels?
200 Motels stars Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar.
Who directed 200 Motels?
200 Motels was directed by Tony Palmer and Frank Zappa.
How long is 200 Motels?
200 Motels has a runtime of 1h 38m.
What is 200 Motels about?
"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.
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