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Stop Making Sense

MOVIE • 1984

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.

TMDB ★ 4.2/5Votes: 403
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Top 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

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Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

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Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

Gary Goetzman

Gary Goetzman

Producer

Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme

Director

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Gary Kurfirst

Executive Producer

Jordan Cronenweth

Jordan Cronenweth

Director of Photography

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Lisa Day

Editor

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Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 19, 1984

Runtime

88 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

$1,200,000

Revenue

$12,471,520