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200 Motels

52% | Nov 10, 1971 | Fantasy, Comedy, Music

"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.

Featured Crew

Mark Volman
Additional Writing
Tony Palmer
Director

Cast

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Frank Zappa
Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
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Mark Volman
Member of Mothers of Invention
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Howard Kaylan
Member of Mothers of Invention
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Ian Underwood
Member of Mothers of Invention
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Aynsley Dunbar
Member of Mothers of Invention

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