200 Motels

200 Motels

19711hr 38min
critics rating 50%50%
audience rating 67%67%

Step into the wild and wacky world of "200 Motels" where reality and absurdity collide in a whirlwind of music and madness. Frank Zappa takes you on a psychedelic journey through the chaotic life of a band on tour, where the line between fantasy and reality blurs in the most unexpected ways. As the Mothers of Invention navigate through a series of bizarre encounters and eccentric performances, you'll find yourself immersed in a world unlike any other.

With a mix of avant-garde storytelling and electrifying musical numbers, "200 Motels" is a mind-bending experience that will leave you questioning what is real and what is merely a figment of the imagination. Join the band members as they grapple with the pressures of fame, the pursuit of pleasure, and the never-ending quest for artistic fulfillment. Get ready for a cinematic adventure that defies all expectations and invites you to explore the outer limits of creativity and chaos.

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Cast

Ringo Starr

Larry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa

Ringo Starr

Theodore Bikel

Rance Muhammitz / Dave

Theodore Bikel

Frank Zappa

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)

Frank Zappa

Keith Moon

Howard Kaylan

Member of Mothers of Invention

Howard Kaylan

Ruth Underwood

Fake Drummer

Ruth Underwood

Pamela Des Barres

Interviewer (as Pamela Miller)

Pamela Des Barres

Mark Volman

Member of Mothers of Invention

Mark Volman

Jimmy Carl Black

Lonesome Cowboy Burt

Jimmy Carl Black

George Duke

Member of Mothers of Invention

George Duke

Dick Barber

Bif Debris - The Vacuum Cleaner

Dick Barber

Aynsley Dunbar

Member of Mothers of Invention

Aynsley Dunbar

Lucy Offerall

Groupie #2 (Lucy)

Lucy Offerall

Jim Pons

Member of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)

Jim Pons

Don Preston

Ian Underwood

Member of Mothers of Invention

Ian Underwood

Martin Lickert

Euclid James 'Motorhead' Sherwood

Motorhead Sherwood (uncredited)

Euclid James 'Motorhead' Sherwood

Janet Neville-Ferguson

Groupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)

Janet Neville-Ferguson

Judy Gridley

Chorus Leader

Judy Gridley