Stop Making Sense poster

Stop Making Sense

19841h 28mDocumentary · Music
directed by Jonathan Demme

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

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

David Byrne·Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz·Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison·Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth·Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt·Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry·Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales·Self - Percussion
Alex Weir·Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell·Self - Keyboards