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Stop Making Sense

198488 min 8.3 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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

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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Release / first air1984-10-19
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, Music
DirectorJonathan Demme
WriterJonathan Demme
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$12,471,520
ProductionTalking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company

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9 cast members
David ByrneDavid ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
Chris FrantzChris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
Jerry HarrisonJerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina WeymouthTina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah HoltEdnah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
Lynn MabryLynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
Steven ScalesSteven ScalesSelf - Percussion
Alex WeirAlex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie WorrellBernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

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