The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels

1988 | 59 minutes | 7.5 ★ (2)

The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
  • Overview

    A one-hour documentary on the making of Frank Zappa's bizarre 1971 comic musical. Vintage private footage from Frank's personal archives plus behind-the-scenes of the actual shooting and recording. With Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and such songs as "Sleeping in a Jar," and "Strictly Genteel." The inside history of the first feature-length film to be shot on video in 6 days.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1988

  • DirectingFrank Zappa
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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