Baby Snakes (1979)
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- R
- 2h 44min
- Documentary, Comedy
- 21 Dec 1979 (USA)
- Movie
Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.
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Photos and Videos
Cast
| Frank Zappa | ... |
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Adrian Belew | ... |
Self - Guitar
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Tommy Mars | ... |
Self - Keyboards
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Terry Bozzio | ... |
Self - Drums
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Kerry McNabb | ... |
Self - Soundman
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Ron Delsener | ... |
Self - Concert Promoter
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Bruce Bickford | ... |
Self - Animator
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Robert Leacock | ... |
Self - Bickford's Cameraman
(as Rob Leacock)
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Ed Mann | ... |
Self - Percussion
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Warren Cuccurullo | ... |
Self - Backstage Fan
(as Warren Cucurullo)
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Chrissie Martin | ... |
Self - Cuccurullo's Girlfriend
(as Chris Martin)
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Klaus Hundsbichler | ... |
Self - Bickford's Film Editor
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Roy Estrada | ... |
Self - The Mexican Pope
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John Smothers | ... |
Self - Zappa's Bodyguard
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David B. Ditkowwich | ... |
Self - Brooklyn For Zappa
(as David Ditkowich)
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Bill Harrington | ... |
Self - Keyboards Soundman Stage Left
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Patrick O'Hearn | ... |
Self - Bass Guitar
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| Phil Parmet | ... |
Self - Zappa's Camerman
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| Péter Wolf | ... |
Self - Keyboards
(as Peter Wolf)
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| Richard Pearce | ... |
Self - Zappa's Camerman
(as Dick Pearce)
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Angel | ... |
Self - On-Stage Audience Participation Member
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Janet The Planet | ... |
Self - On-Stage Audience Participation Member
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Donna U. Wanna | ... |
Self - On-Stage Audience Participation Member
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| Phil Kaufman | ... |
Self - Road Manager & Human Trombone
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Tex Abel | ... |
Self - Stage Crew Member
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Dale Bozzio | ... |
Self
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| Diva Zappa | ... |
Self - Zappa's Daughter
(as Diva)
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Brian Rivera | ... |
Self - On-Stage Audience Participation Member
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Johnny Psychotic | ... |
Self
(as Joey Psychotic)
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Vinnie Colaiuta | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Jennifer James | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Zappa | ||
Written by
| Frank Zappa | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Bennett Glotzer | ... | associate producer |
| Frank Zappa | ... | producer |
Music by
| Frank Zappa | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Leacock | ... | (as Rob Leacock) |
| Phil Parmet | ||
| Richard Pearce | ... | (as Dick Pearce) |
Editing by
| Klaus Hundsbichler | ||
| Frank Zappa | ||
Editorial Department
| Laura Whipple | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| John Williams | ||
Makeup Department
| Susan Barry | ... | makeup artist |
Sound Department
| Joe Chicarelli | ... | sound (as Joe Chiccarelli) |
| Chat Gunter | ... | sound |
| Ed Jones | ... | sound |
| Harry Lapham | ... | sound |
| Steve Maslow | ... | dubbing / supervising sound mixer |
| Kerry McNabb | ... | sound |
| Nigel Noble | ... | sound |
| Kim H. Ornitz | ... | sound (as Kim Ornitz) |
| Robert Rogow | ... | sound |
| Joe Slifkin | ... | sound (as Joe Silfkin) |
| Cabell Smith | ... | sound (as Cabel Smith) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Murray Avimeleh | ... | gaffer |
| Ira Brenner | ... | assistant camera |
| Coy Featherstone | ... | lighting |
| Douglas C. Hart | ... | assistant camera (as Doug Hart) |
| Eric Krupnick | ... | electrician |
| Mario Proscia | ... | electrician |
| Robin Racies | ... | loader |
| Algernon Ramirez | ... | assistant camera |
| Art Ross | ... | grip |
| Robert Sands | ... | loader |
| Dickson P. Sorensen | ... | assistant camera (as Dickson Sorenson) |
Animation Department
| Bruce Bickford | ... | clay animation |
Additional Crew
| Tex Abel | ... | stage crew |
| Dwane Arthur | ... | production crew |
| Jeff Avedon | ... | runner |
| Becky Cason | ... | runner |
| Earl Charles | ... | stage crew |
| Moire. Davey | ... | stage crew |
| Don Ferco | ... | runner |
| Wanda Fidi | ... | production crew |
| Bill Harrington | ... | stage crew |
| J.L. Hausman | ... | stage crew |
| Paul Hof | ... | stage crew |
| Phil Kaufman | ... | road manager |
| Robert Kenner | ... | production crew (as Robbie Kenner) |
| Kenny Lyon | ... | stage crew |
| Earl Matthews | ... | stage crew |
| Gregory Mulgrew | ... | stage crew |
| Marguerite Mullen | ... | production crew |
| Thomas Nordegg | ... | stage crew |
| Rhonda Raulston | ... | production crew |
| Leon Rodriguez | ... | stage crew |
| Sandra Rush | ... | production crew |
| Alan Santos | ... | stage crew |
| John Smothers | ... | security |
| Dickson P. Sorensen | ... | assistant (as Dickson Sorenson) |
| Bill Stitt | ... | production crew |
| Jon R. Tower | ... | runner (as Jon Tower) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Intercontinental Absurdities (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- MPI Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Samuel Goldwyn Sound Department (dubbing)
Storyline
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| Taglines | "Give yourself up...you are completely surrounded by Policemen..." See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film had particular trouble finding a distributor. Frank Zappa tried to interest United Artists, the company that released 200 Motels (1971). Fearing that it was about to be embroiled in the Heaven's Gate (1980) fiasco, UA turned him down. Other studios followed in its footsteps, fearing that Zappa's trademark cinematic style had lost considerable appeal in post-'70s pop culture. Several European distributors told him that there might be interest if it were cut from its original 168-minute running time. The film was cut to 90 minutes and still there were no takers. Even after Bruce Bickford's sequences won first prize at a French animated film competition, there was no interest. Eventually Zappa took it upon himself to distribute the film independently via his own Intercontinental Absurdities production company. The film ran 24 hours a day at the Victoria Theater in New York City and made a handsome profit. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Video from Hell (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Baby Snakes See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Movie goes on for 10 minutes after credits are over. See more » |
| Quotes |
Frank Zappa:
God made three mistakes. First was the man. Second was the wo-man. Third was the poodle. He meant to make a German Shepherd but he fucked up. See more » |