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Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes (1979): Cast

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes (1979) movie poster

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes is a 1979 music documentary starring Frank Zappa, Richard Pearce and Adrian Belew. It runs 2 hours 46 minutes.

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Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 46m (166 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes About?

The premise of Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes without spoilers.

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes captures the avant‑garde energy of Frank Zappa’s New York City concert, blending extensive live performance footage with candid behind‑the‑scenes moments. The film is interspersed with distinctive animated sequences, creating a vivid portrait of Zappa’s unconventional artistic world.

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • concert film
  • year 1977
  • frank zappa
  • claymation
  • live action and animation
  • new york city
  • animal in title
  • for grown ups animation
  • satire comedy
  • artist
  • stop motion animation
  • surrealism
+13 more
  • satire
  • animated sex
  • animated sequence
  • adult animation
  • painted face
  • face paint
  • underground music
  • cult figure
  • cult
  • cult music band
  • independent film
  • cult film
  • cult director
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Cast & crew

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes Cast

Frank Zappa leads the cast, with Richard Pearce and Adrian Belew.

Also Starring in Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes

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Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes Also Known As

Also known as “Frank Zappa - Baby Snakes”.

Also known as
  • Frank Zappa - Baby Snakes

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FAQ

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes?

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes runs 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).

When was Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes released?

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes was released on December 21, 1979.

Who is in the cast of Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes?

Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes stars Frank Zappa, Richard Pearce and Adrian Belew, among 30 credited actors.

Does Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes have a post-credit scene?

No. Frank Zappa: Baby Snakes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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