1971 · 98 min · Fantasy, Comedy, Music
"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.
Directed by Tony Palmer and Frank Zappa. Starring Frank Zappa, Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood and Aynsley Dunbar.
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