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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?”

★ 8.4 / 10 (403 votes)October 19, 198488 minEN
DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 19, 1984
StatusReleased
Runtime88 min
Rating★ 8.4 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish, French
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$12,471,520
ProductionTalking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
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Crew

Director

Jonathan Demme

Writers

Jonathan Demme

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Cast

David ByrneDavid ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
Chris FrantzChris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
Jerry HarrisonJerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina WeymouthTina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah HoltEdnah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
Lynn MabryLynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
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Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
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Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie WorrellBernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards
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