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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21 December 1979 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Last part of the credits displays: GIVE YOURSELF UP. YOU ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY POLICEMEN. IF YOU COME OUT WITH YOUR HANDS UP WE GUARANTEE YOU WON'T BE HARMED. See more »Alternate Versions
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