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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?

  • Movie
  • 1984
  • PG
  • 1h 28m

Directed by Jonathan Demme

8.4

TMDB audience rating
8.4 out of 10 from 403 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • David Byrne

    David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar

  • Chris Frantz

    Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals

  • Jerry Harrison

    Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

  • Tina Weymouth

    Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

  • Ednah Holt

    Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals

  • Lynn Mabry

    Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals

  • Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion

  • Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals

  • Bernie Worrell

    Bernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Music
Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and David Byrne
Cinematography
Jordan Cronenweth