The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Originally released in 1997. The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart is a music/documentary film. directed by Elaine Shepherd. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Peel, Don Van Vliet, and Frank Zappa
Synopsis
Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart about?
Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known ...
Who directed The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart?
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart was directed by Elaine Shepherd.
How long is The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart?
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart released?
The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart was released on August 19, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart?
The main cast of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart includes John Peel, Don Van Vliet, Frank Zappa, Matt Groening, Jimmy Carl Black.