The Amazing Mr. Bickford

The Amazing Mr. Bickford

Bruce Bickford: master of clay animation.

1987 · 52 min · ★ 5.8 · Animation, Music

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

Directed by Frank Zappa · Written by Frank Zappa

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