The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featuring interviews with Zappa and backstage scenes from the 1970s and 1980s. The entire film is divided into chapters discussing the most important themes in Zappa's life and work.
Full Cast of A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
Ringo Starr
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Starkey, MBE (born 7 July 1940), better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer-s...
Keith Richards
as Self
Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, and founding member of the rock band the R...
Neil Jordan
as Self (archive footage)
Neil Patrick Jordan (born 25 February 1950) is an Irish filmmaker and novelist. He won the Academy Award for Best Ori...
Nicolas Slonimsky
as Self
Mark Volman
as Self (archive footage)
Howard Kaylan
as Self
Peter Wolf
as Self (archive footage)
Don Preston
as Self
John Smothers
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas Nordegg
as Self (archive footage)
Ensemble Modern
as Self (archive footage)
Gail Zappa
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Crew of A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
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