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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

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.

Rating
8.4 / 10 (403 votes)
Release date
October 19, 1984
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Director
Jonathan Demme
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
  • Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
  • Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
  • Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
  • Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
  • Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
  • Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
  • Bernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

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