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Poster for the movie "Stop Making Sense"

Stop Making Sense

1984 • Music, Documentary • 1 h 28 min

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

Summary

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 DemmeTop Billed Cast: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales, Ednah Holt, Lynn Mabry
Image from the movie "Stop Making Sense"

Stop Making Sense

1984 • Music, Documentary • 1 h 28 min

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

Summary

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 DemmeTop Billed Cast: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steven Scales, Ednah Holt, Lynn Mabry