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The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Aug 19, 1997 · 52m
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Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.

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CAST

John Peel
Himself (Narrator)
Don Van Vliet
Himself
Frank Zappa
Himself (archive footage)
Matt Groening
Himself
Jimmy Carl Black
Himself
Ry Cooder
Himself
Bruce Fowler
Himself
Eric Drew Feldman
Himself
Directed by Elaine Shepherd

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
BBC
Country
GB

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