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200 Motels is a 1971 surrealist musical film written and directed by Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer, and featuring music by Zappa. An international co-production of United States and the United Kingdom, the film stars the Mothers of Invention, Theodore Bikel, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr.
Nov 20, 1971 · 200 Motels: Directed by Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa. With Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar. The great Frank Zappa's outrageous psychedelic precursor to today's music videos features "The Mothers of Invention" wreaking havoc in a typical American town.
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- Comedy, Fantasy, Music
- Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa
- 1971-11-20
Watch Frank Zappa and his band The Mothers of Invention in this surreal comedy about the life of rock stars. With Ringo Starr, Keith Moon and other guest stars, 200 Motels is a satire of the music industry and a celebration of Zappa's music.
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- Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa
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- Musical, Comedy
With help from a former Beatle, Ringo Starr, and a member of the Who, Keith Moon, Frank Zappa and his band draw on their own experiences in this mockumentary about the lives of peripatetic rock stars. Director Zappa takes his cameras backstage, offering a glimpse of what it's like to be out on tour.
Frank Zappa's "200 Motels" is a musical fantasy film that mixes rock, electronic music, dance and special effects. Roger Ebert praises its experimental use of videotape and its joyous, fanatic, slightly weird style, but warns that it is not for everyone.
Nov 15, 2021 · Frank Zappa's 200 Motels is a musical extravaganza that blends rock, classical, and avant-garde styles. The 50th anniversary edition features remastered soundtrack, unreleased material, and a cult film with Keith Moon and Ringo Starr.
Oct 4, 2023 · Learn how Zappa composed and recorded the soundtrack to his cult 1971 movie, featuring The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Ringo Starr. Discover the challenges and controversies of making 200 Motels, one of the most ambitious projects of Zappa's career.
