Name: Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Director: Les Blank
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: PT51mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Alice Waters, Werner Herzog, Harrod Blank, Michael Goodwin, Christopher Pray

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What is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) about?

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A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack.  Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

Question 2

Who stars in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers stars Alice Waters (Self - Chez Panisse Restaurant, Berkeley), Werner Herzog (Self - Film Director: Nosferatu), Harrod Blank (Self - Youth Saved From Dysentery), Michael Goodwin (Self - Interviewer, Recordist, Writer, Garlic Peeler), Christopher Pray (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Les Blank.

Question 3

How long is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers has a runtime of 51 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated Not Rated.

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Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers worth watching?

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

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