200 Motels
Originally released in 1971. 200 Motels is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Tony Palmer.
Starring Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, and Howard Kaylan
Synopsis
"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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$679K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Frank Zappa
as Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
Mark Volman
as Member of Mothers of Invention
Howard Kaylan
as Member of Mothers of Invention
Ian Underwood
as Member of Mothers of Invention
Aynsley Dunbar
as Member of Mothers of Invention
George Duke
as Member of Mothers of Invention
Theodore Bikel
as Rance Muhammitz / Dave
Keith Moon
as Hot Nun
Ringo Starr
as Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
Janet Neville-Ferguson
as Groupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $679,000
Production Companies
- Bizarre Productions
- Murakami-Wolf Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed 200 Motels?
200 Motels was directed by Tony Palmer.
How long is 200 Motels?
200 Motels has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was 200 Motels released?
200 Motels was released on November 10, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 200 Motels?
The main cast of 200 Motels includes Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar.