Movie: The Amazing Mr. Bickford

Top 2 Billed Cast

Bruce Bickford
Bruce Bickford

Self

Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa

Self

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  • Overview

    Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.

  • Release Date

    1987-01-01

  • Average

    5.7

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    Bruce Bickford: master of clay animation.

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  • Languages:

    English
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