What is the duration of 200 Motels?

The duration of 200 Motels is 98 mins.

What is the original language of 200 Motels?

The original language of 200 Motels is English.

Who directed 200 Motels?

200 Motels was directed by Tony Palmer.

Which studio made 200 Motels?

200 Motels was produced by Bizarre Productions.

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Q: Does 200 Motels have end credit scenes?

200 Motels does not have end credit scenes.

Comedy

Fantasy

Music

Runtime

98 mins

Language

English

Frank Zappa notes that touring drives him mad, and the concept for the film originated while his band, the Mothers of Invention, were on the road. The documentary weaves live performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra into a portrait of life on tour, highlighting the musicians’ pursuit of groupies and the constant need to earn money.

Bizarre Productions

Studio

Tony Palmer

Director

Does 200 Motels have end credit scenes?

No!

200 Motels does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Theodore Bikel

Rance Muhammitz / Dave

Ringo Starr

Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)

Howard Kaylan

Member of Mothers of Invention

Ian Underwood

Member of Mothers of Invention

Mark Volman

Member of Mothers of Invention

Pamela Des Barres

Interviewer (as Pamela Miller)

Ruth Underwood

Fake Drummer

Keith Moon

Hot Nun

Jim Pons

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)

Don Preston

Don

George Duke

Member of Mothers of Invention

Aynsley Dunbar

Member of Mothers of Invention

Jimmy Carl Black

Lonesome Cowboy Burt

Judy Gridley

Chorus Leader

Martin Lickert

Jeff

Janet Neville-Ferguson

Groupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)

Lucy Offerall

Groupie #2 (Lucy)

Euclid James 'Motorhead' Sherwood

Motorhead Sherwood (uncredited)

Dick Barber

Bif Debris - The Vacuum Cleaner

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