MOVIE
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?”
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.
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
Cast & Crew
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David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
Bernie WorrellSelf - KeyboardsKeywords
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