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1971•98 min•Fantasy, Comedy, Music

200 Motels

Is 200 Motels a Hit or Flop?

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Is 200 Motels worth watching? With a rating of 5.2/10, this Fantasy, Comedy, Music film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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200 Motels Synopsis

"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.

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Top Cast

Frank Zappa
Frank ZappaMember of Mothers of Invention (uncredited)
Mark Volman
Mark VolmanMember of Mothers of Invention
Howard Kaylan
Howard KaylanMember of Mothers of Invention
Ian Underwood
Ian UnderwoodMember of Mothers of Invention
Aynsley Dunbar
Aynsley DunbarMember of Mothers of Invention
George Duke
George DukeMember of Mothers of Invention
Theodore Bikel
Theodore BikelRance Muhammitz / Dave
Keith Moon
Keith MoonHot Nun
Ringo Starr
Ringo StarrLarry the Dwarf / Frank Zappa
Janet Neville-Ferguson
Janet Neville-FergusonGroupie #1 (Janet Ferguson)

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Is 200 Motels worth watching?

200 Motels has received mixed reviews with a 5.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Fantasy, Comedy, Music movies.

Is 200 Motels hit or flop?

200 Motels has received average ratings (5.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is 200 Motels?

200 Motels is a Fantasy, Comedy, Music movie that "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...

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