200 Motels (1971)

5.3 | Nov 10, 1971 (US) | Fantasy, Comedy, Music | 01:38

Budget: 679 000 | Revenue: N/A

"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

Frank Zappa

Director, Screenplay, Music, Music Arranger

Tony Palmer

Director, Writer, Cinematography

George Duke

Musician

Raoul Pagel

Associate Producer

Ian Underwood

Musician

Sue Yelland

Costume Design

Paul Rabiger

Makeup Artist

Mervyn Medalie

Hairdresser

Rich Harrison

Editor

Howard Kaylan

Additional Writing

Cast

Frank Zappa

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)