Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense

Information

Release DateNovember 16, 1984
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased
Budget$1M
Revenue$12M
ProductionTalking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
LanguagesEnglish, French
8.3
316 votes
Popularity1

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?"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme

Featured 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

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