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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?”

19841h 28mDocumentary · Music

Released

October 19, 1984

8.4

TMDB Score

84% match · 401 votes

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About the Movie

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DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

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.

DirectorJonathan Demme

Released: October 19, 1984
Runtime: 1h 28m
Status: Released
Original language: English
Budget: $1.2M
Box office: $12.5M
Studios: Talking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company

Top Billed Cast

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

SS

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

AW

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

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