200 Motels

200 Motels

5.2 /10 46 votes
November 10, 1971 1h 38m Released

Storyline

"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.

Key Information

Director Tony Palmer
Writers Frank Zappa, Tony Palmer
Studio Bizarre Productions
Rating 5.2/10
Language EN
Budget $679,000

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Cast & Crew

Frank Zappa

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

George Duke

George Duke

Member of Mothers of Invention

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

Rance Muhammitz / Dave

Keith Moon

Keith Moon

Hot Nun

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa

Janet Neville-Ferguson

Groupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)

Lucy Offerall

Groupie #2 (Lucy)

Jimmy Carl Black

Lonesome Cowboy Burt

Frequently Asked Questions

200 Motels was released on November 10, 1971.

The runtime of 200 Motels is 1h 38m.

200 Motels is a Fantasy, Comedy, Music movie.

200 Motels has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

200 Motels is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

200 Motels was directed by Tony Palmer.

The main cast of 200 Motels includes Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan.

200 Motels is originally in English.