Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
Released just last year. Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep is a documentary/music film. directed by Ahmet Zappa. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Frank Zappa, Chester Thompson, and George Duke
Synopsis
The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This never-before-heard-or-seen two-hour concert reveals the most intimate performance ever captured from the 1974 Mothers line-up, direct from the lovingly resurrected and restored original vault audio and videotape masters.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Frank Zappa
as Self (guitar, vocals)
Chester Thompson
as Self (drums)
George Duke
as Self (keyboards, vocals)
Jeff Simmons
as Self (guitar, vocals)
Napoleon Murphy Brock
as Self (tenor sax, flute, vocals)
Ruth Underwood
as Self (percussion)
Tom Fowler
as Self (bass)
Cal Schenkel
as Self
Bruce Bickford
as Self
Meatball
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep about?
The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This never-before-heard-or-seen two-hour concert reveals the most intimate performan...
Who directed Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep?
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep was directed by Ahmet Zappa.
How long is Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep?
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep released?
Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep was released on May 9, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep?
The main cast of Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep includes Frank Zappa, Chester Thompson, George Duke, Jeff Simmons, Napoleon Murphy Brock.