Movie Description
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
(1980)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Les Blank
- Producer : Les Blank
- Editor : Maureen Gosling
- Cast : Alice Waters,Werner Herzog,Harrod Blank,Michael Goodwin,Christopher Pray
Cast
Self - Chez Panisse Restaurant, Berkeley
Self - Film Director: Nosferatu
Self - Youth Saved From Dysentery
Self - Interviewer, Recordist, Writer, Garlic Peeler
Narrator (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleGarlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-10-12
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 51m
Production CompaniesFlower Films
Genres
- Documentary






























