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200 Motels

1971 • 1h38m Fantasy, Comedy, Music

Rating

5.2/10

Popularity

4

"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.

Details

Director

Frank Zappa

Tony Palmer

Screenplay

Frank Zappa

Tony Palmer

Cast

Frank Zappa

Mark Volman

Howard Kaylan

Release date

11/10/1971

Status

Released

Budget

$679,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

45