Stop Making Sense
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
8.3
386 votes
1984
1h 28m
Documentary
Music
Overview
A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.
Directed by Jonathan Demme
Top cast
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing VocalsS
Steven Scales
Self - PercussionA
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - KeyboardsDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 19, 1984
Budget
$1.2M
Revenue
$12.5M
Language
English, French
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