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Stop Making Sense

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?

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.

DocumentaryMusic

Release: 1984-10-19Runtime: 88 minRating: 8.314 (353)

Cast

David Byrne

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

Crew

Gary Goetzman

Gary Goetzman

Producer

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Original Music Composer

Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme

Director

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Original Music Composer

Gary Kurfirst

Executive Producer

Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme

Writer

David Byrne

David Byrne

Original Music Composer

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Original Music Composer

Jordan Cronenweth

Jordan Cronenweth

Director of Photography

Lisa Day

Editor

Clips & Videos

Burning Down the House - Official Clip

Burning Down the House - Official Clip

David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Promo

Official Promo

Official Trailer

Official Trailer