Head (movie)

Head is a motion picture first released in 1968 starring the Monkees. A multi-faced stream of consciousness movie, the film included cameos by Jack Nicholson, Teri Garr, Toni Basil, Frank Zappa, Sonny Liston, and Dennis Hopper. Head was released on DVD by Rhino Entertainment in the late 1990s.

The movie features what is considered to be some of the best recorded work by the Monkees, including songs contributed by Carole King and Nilsson:

• "Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)" (Gerry Goffin / Carole King)
• "Ditty Diego/War Chant" (Rafelson/Nicholson)
• "Circle Sky" (Michael Nesmith)
• "Can You Dig It" (Peter Tork)
• "As We Go Along" (Carole King/Toni Stern)
• "Daddy's Song" (Nilsson)
• "Long Title: Do I Have To Do This All Over Again?" (Peter Tork)

Cast

• Micky Dolenz
• Michael Nesmith
• Peter Tork
• Davy Jones
• Timothy Carey as Lord High 'N Low
• Victor Mature as The Big Victor
• Logan Ramsey as Officer Faye Lupid
• Charles Macauley as Inspector Shrink
• Annette Funicello as Teresa/Minnie
• T.C. Jones as Mr. & Mrs. Ace
• Abraham Sofaer as Swami
• Teri Garr as Testy True
• Charles Irving as Mayor Feedback
• I.J. Jefferson as Lady Pleasure
• Frank Zappa as The Critic
• Sonny Liston as Extra

Crew

• Director: Bob Rafelson
• Writers: Bob Rafelson , Jack Nicholson, the Monkees (uncredited)
• Producers: Bob Rafelson , Bert Schneider , Jack Nicholson, Ward Sylvester