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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980): Cast

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is a 1980 documentary directed by Les Blank, starring Alice Waters, Werner Herzog and Michael Goodwin. It runs 51 minutes.

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Les Blank
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers About?

The premise of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers without spoilers.

A zesty tribute celebrating garlic’s many virtues, this lively documentary explores its history, cultivation, culinary uses and reputed health benefits. It features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse and includes a vibrant musical soundtrack. The film was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • national film registry
  • food history
  • gastronomy
  • garlic
  • food
  • cooking
  • independent film
  • food preparation
  • festival
  • restaurant
  • chinese restaurant
  • pig
+12 more
  • sausage making
  • farm
  • flamenco
  • playground
  • seven word title
  • plant in title
  • suckling
  • belly dancing
  • barbecue
  • food in title
  • claim in title
  • folklore
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Cast & crew

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Cast & Characters

Alice Waters leads the cast, with Werner Herzog and Michael Goodwin. Directed by Les Blank; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Les Blank

More films directed by Les Blank, best-rated first: How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock at his Farm in Normandy, All In This Tea, Lagniappe and The Maestro Rides Again.

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Česnek se vyrovná deseti matkám” and “大蒜胜十妈”.

Also known as
  • Česnek se vyrovná deseti matkám
  • 大蒜胜十妈

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers runs 51 minutes.

When was Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers released?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers was released on October 12, 1980.

Who directed Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers was directed by Les Blank.

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Who is in the cast of Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers stars Alice Waters, Werner Herzog and Michael Goodwin, among 5 credited actors.

Does Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers have a post-credit scene?

No. Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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