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?
- Released
- Runtime 1h 28m
- Director Jonathan Demme
- Genres Documentary Music
- Rating 8.3/10 (387 votes)
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
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David Byrne
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
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Chris Frantz
as Self - Drums, Vocals
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Jerry Harrison
as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
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Tina Weymouth
as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
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Ednah Holt
as Self - Backing Vocals
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Lynn Mabry
as Self - Backing Vocals
- Steven Scales as Self - Percussion
- Alex Weir as Self - Guitar, Vocals
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Bernie Worrell
as Self - Keyboards
Crew
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Jonathan Demme
Director
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Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
- Lisa Day Editor
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David Byrne
Original Music Composer
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Chris Frantz
Original Music Composer
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Jerry Harrison
Original Music Composer
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Tina Weymouth
Original Music Composer
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Bernie Worrell
Original Music Composer
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Gary Goetzman
Producer
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Jonathan Demme
Writer
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