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?

8.3 /10 353 votes
October 19, 1984 1h 28m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jonathan Demme
Writers Jonathan Demme
Studio Talking Heads Films
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN
Budget $1,200,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop Making Sense was released on October 19, 1984.

The runtime of Stop Making Sense is 1h 28m.

Stop Making Sense is a Documentary, Music movie.

Stop Making Sense has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Stop Making Sense is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Stop Making Sense was directed by Jonathan Demme.

The main cast of Stop Making Sense includes David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison.

Stop Making Sense is originally in English.