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?”
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Studio
Talking Heads Films
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
David Byrne
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
as Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
as Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
as Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales
as Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
as Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
as Self - Keyboards
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Talking Heads Films • Arnold Stiefel Company
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Where can I watch Stop Making Sense?▼
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What is Stop Making Sense about?▼
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.
Who directed Stop Making Sense?▼
Stop Making Sense was directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1984. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Stop Making Sense?▼
Stop Making Sense has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Stop Making Sense?▼
The cast of Stop Making Sense includes David Byrne as Self - Vocals, Guitar, Chris Frantz as Self - Drums, Vocals, Jerry Harrison as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Tina Weymouth as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals, Ednah Holt as Self - Backing Vocals and more.
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