Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense

1984
1h 28m
8.3

8.3/10

355 votes • View on IMDb

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

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

Budget: $1,200,000

Revenue: $12,471,520

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Talking Heads Films Arnold Stiefel Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English French

Quick Facts

Release Date October 19, 1984
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0088178

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

Key Crew

Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Director
Gary Kurfirst
Executive Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer