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?

Directed by Jonathan Demme1h 28mDocumentary,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.

Rated
PG
Year
1984
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
19 October 1984
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8.3 (389)
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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
S
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
A
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards

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