Stop Making Sense(1984)

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

DocumentaryMusic1h 28mReleased
Stop Making Sense

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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.

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Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Release Date
October 19, 1984
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English, Français
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$12,471,520

Cast

David Byrne

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

S

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

A

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

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