Stop Making Sense poster

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?

  • Documentary
  • Music
8.3

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.

Status:Released
Release Date:Nov 16, 1984
Runtime: 1h 28m

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer:

Jonathan Demme

Top 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

Steven Scales

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

Official Videos

Burning Down the House - Official Clip

Burning Down the House - Official Clip

David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Promo

Official Promo

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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