What genre is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is categorised as Documentary.

Who stars in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Michael Goodwin, Werner Herzog, Alice Waters, Harrod Blank, Christopher Pray appear in the main cast.

Who directed Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Les Blank directed Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers.

How long is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?

Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers runs for 51m (51 minutes).

Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980)

Name: Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1980
Duration: 51 min
Cast: Michael Goodwin, Werner Herzog, Alice Waters, Harrod Blank, Christopher Pray

Movie 51m ★ 7.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary

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Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is a documentary movie from 1980. It is directed by Les Blank. The cast includes Michael Goodwin, Werner Herzog and Alice Waters. The running time is 51m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.

68Tonight Score Very well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

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Questions about Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

What genre is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?: Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?: Michael Goodwin, Werner Herzog, Alice Waters, Harrod Blank, Christopher Pray appear in the main cast.
Who directed Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?: Les Blank directed Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers.
How long is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?: Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers runs for 51m (51 minutes).
Is Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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