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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Adrian Belew | ... | Himself - Guitar |
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Tommy Mars | ... | Himself - Keyboards |
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Terry Bozzio | ... | Himself - Drums |
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Kerry McNabb | ... | Himself - Soundman |
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Ron Delsener | ... | Himself - Concert Promoter |
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Bruce Bickford | ... | Himself - Animator |
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Robert Leacock | ... | Himself - Bickford's Cameraman (as Rob Leacock) |
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Ed Mann | ... | Himself - Percussion |
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Warren Cuccurullo | ... | Himself - Backstage Fan (as Warren Cucurullo) |
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Chrissie Martin | ... | Herself - Cuccurullo's Girlfriend (as Chris Martin) |
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Klaus Hundsbichler | ... | Himself - Bickford's Film Editor |
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Roy Estrada | ... | Himself - The Mexican Pope |
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John Smothers | ... | Himself - Zappa's Bodyguard |
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David B. Ditkowwich | ... | Himself - Brooklyn For Zappa (as David Ditkowich) |
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Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation. Written by Dan Priebe <av313@detroit.freenet.org>
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concert film | new york | stop motion animation | surrealism | satire |Taglines:
"Give yourself up...you are completely surrounded by Policemen..." See more »Certificate:
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21 December 1979 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Written, Produced and Performed by Frank Zappa
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Filmed in 1977, not released until 1979. See more »Quotes
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Crazy Credits
The credited cast includes ""Frenchy the Poodle" (a stuffed toy); "Ms Pinky's Larger Sister" (a blow-up doll); "New York's Finest Crazy Persons"; "and probably lots more people whose names we couldn't find out, but whose assistance in making this film is greatly appreciated". See more »Alternate Versions
1984 reissue was edited to 91 minutes. See more »Soundtracks
Revenge of The Knick Knack PeopleWritten, Produced and Performed by Frank Zappa
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This is a three hour,two tape set of a Frank Zappa concert in 1977 and there is just a lot of fun here. Not for every taste but any real music fan should find this inspired to say the least. There are many scenes of Bill Bickford's clay animation and it is truly incredible. That alone is worth seeking out the original uncut version,not the newer edited 90 minute version because it puts all other claymation to shame. If your not a Zappa fan,take it with a big grain of salt. If you are,you don't want to miss this. It's a lot better than "200 Motels". Enjoy!