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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1985-08-26
Languageen
Runtime57m
8.1(6)
•1985•57m

Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

MusicDocumentary

Overview

Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

Director
Frank Zappa
Writing & Screenplay
Frank Zappa
Cinematography
John Jopson

Principal Cast

9 credited
Frank Zappa
Frank ZappaSelf
RW
Ray WhiteSelf
Ike Willis
Ike WillisSelf
BM
Bobby MartinSelf
Allan Zavod
Allan ZavodSelf
ST
Scott ThunesSelf
Chad Wackerman
Chad WackermanSelf
PG
Pablo GuzmanInterviewee: WNEW, New York City
JS
John SmothersSelf

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