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200 Motels

R19711h 38mTony Palmer,Frank Zappa
IMDb 5.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a tale of life on the road. The band members' main concerns are the search for groupies and the desire to get paid.

FantasyComedyMusic
Rock 'n' RollSurrealGroupieAmerican Musician

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What is 200 Motels (1971) about?

"Touring makes you crazy," Frank Zappa says, explaining that the idea for this film came to him while the Mothers of Invention were touring. The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a tale of life on the road. The band members' main concerns are the search for groupies and the desire to get paid.

Who stars in 200 Motels?

200 Motels stars Frank Zappa (Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)), Mark Volman (Member of Mothers of Invention), Howard Kaylan (Member of Mothers of Invention), Ian Underwood (Member of Mothers of Invention), Aynsley Dunbar (Member of Mothers of Invention). The film was directed by Tony Palmer.

How long is 200 Motels?

200 Motels has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated R.

Is 200 Motels worth watching?

200 Motels holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Fantasy, Comedy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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