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  • Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong In Music ?
  • Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong In Music ? review by from Far Forest, Worcestershire
    Rated - 4 stars 20 year old concert, still fresh... 25 July 2004
    ...Frank Zappa, somewhat of an icon in the musical world and incredibly gifted, but also very creative, original and a sense of humour some may find offensive. This 60 minute...  
  • Head
  • Head review by from Rutland, England.
    Rated - 5 stars Last train to wierdville 7 May 2005
    ...with a running commentary on the Vietnam war. look out for guest appearances by Frank Zappa, Dennis Hopper and of course Nicholson. If they wanted to self destruct their c...  

Frank Zappa - filmography


  • 200 Motels (1971)
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Director: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: 18
    The outrageous Frank Zappa explodes onto the screen in this riveting musical fantasy about life on the road for a touring rock band. A must for addicts of great rock music.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 57% from 9 members
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  • Head on DVD (1968)
    Starring: Mickey Dolenz,  Peter Tork,  Michael Nesmith
    Director: Bob Rafelson
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    It's a head trip, man! Director Bob Rafelson's feature film debut is based on the hit television show THE MONKEES, which Rafelson created and produced (along with Bert Schneider). Like the TV show, HEAD follows the adventures of the fictitious pop band the Monkees--four goofy, mop-topped young ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 58% from 524 members
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  • Frank Zappa - Music In Review on DVD
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A retrospective critical review of the music and career of American composer, musician, and film director Frank Zappa. Featuring in-depth analysis from industry insiders such as veteran music journalist Chris Welch, Zapper biographer Ben Watson, and Ian Fortnam of Kerrang!, Uncut and NME, plus ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 61% from 31 members
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  • Frank Zappa - The Broadcast Archives on DVD
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This title in the BROADCAST ARCHIVES series, features the best of Frank Zappa's legendary appearances on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE; celebrating his eye for perverse, offbeat and humorous lyrics, off-kilter melodies and theatrical performance. Tracks include 'Peaches En Regalia', 'I Am The Slime', 'Purple ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 56% from 18 members
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  • Frank Zappa - Quaudiophiliac
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    Tracklisting Includes: 1. Naval Avation in Art?, 2. Lumpy Gravy, 3. Rollo, 4. Drooling Midrange Accountants on East Hay, 5. Wild Love, 6. Ship Ahoy, 7. Chunga Basement, 8. Venusian Time Bandits, 9. Waka/ Jawaka, 10. Basement Music # 2.
    Rate this: 4.5 stars out of 5 86% from 5 members
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  • Frank Zappa - The Dub Room Special on DVD
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    For nearly a decade composer / rock guitarist / musical genius Frank Zappa and his band would descend upon New York City for their annual Halloween Concert. A yearly tradition beginning in 1974, Zappa skipped the concert in 1982 even though he had recently scored his biggest commercial hit with the ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 167 members
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  • Frank Zappa Live Transmissions on DVD
    Starring: Frank Zappa
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This release showcases the best moments of Zappa's legendary Saturday Night Live appearances in the late 1970s, when the Mothers of Invention personnel from the seminal live album 'Zappa in New York' played with a characteristic combination of bravado and outright panache, led by the mercurial ..read more »
    Rate this: 2 stars out of 5 43% from 24 members
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Frank Zappa facts

5 most recent films

Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong In Music ? - 3.5 stars
200 Motels - 3.0 stars
Tony Palmer - All My Loving - 3.5 stars
Head - 3.0 stars
Frank Zappa - Music In Review - 3.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

All You Need Is Love - Series 1 - Complete - 3.5 stars
Frank Zappa - The Dub Room Special - 3.5 stars
Frank Zappa - Baby Snakes - 3.5 stars
Frank Zappa - Does Humour Belong In Music ? - 3.5 stars
Tony Palmer - All My Loving - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Frank Zappa Live Transmissions - 2.0 stars
Frank Zappa - The Broadcast Archives - 3.0 stars
200 Motels - 3.0 stars
Frank Zappa - Music In Review - 3.0 stars
Frank Zappa - Quaudiophiliac - 4.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

David Jones - 1 times - show films
Lulu - 1 times - show films
Michael Nesmith - 1 times - show films
Elvis Presley - 1 times - show films
George Martin - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 5 times - show films
Tony Palmer - 2 times - show films
Bob Rafelson - 1 times - show films