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Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.

Key Information

Director Elaine Shepherd
Writers Elaine Shepherd
Studio BBC
Language EN

Cast & Crew

John Peel

John Peel

Himself (Narrator)

Don Van Vliet

Himself

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Himself (archive footage)

Matt Groening

Matt Groening

Himself

Jimmy Carl Black

Himself

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Himself

Bruce Fowler

Himself

Eric Drew Feldman

Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart was released on August 19, 1997.

The runtime of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart is 52m.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart is a Music, Documentary movie.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart was directed by Elaine Shepherd.

The main cast of The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart includes John Peel, Don Van Vliet, Frank Zappa.

The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart is originally in English.