Stop Making Sense (1984)

11/16/1984 (US) • 1h 28m

Documentary, Music

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.

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

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,200,000.00

Revenue

$12,471,520.00

Keywords

concert

rock band

concert film

post-punk

new wave

energetic

exuberant

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