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Poster of Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense

1984-1h 28min
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8.3 / 10 307

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.

Directed by Jonathan Demme

Writers Jonathan Demme

Stars Chris Frantz Jerry Harrison Tina Weymouth

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: Burning Down the House - Official Clip

Burning Down the House - Official Clip

Thumbnail of the video: David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

Thumbnail of the video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Thumbnail of the video: Official Promo

Official Promo

Thumbnail of the video: Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Cast

Chris Frantz's picture in the cast

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison's picture in the cast

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth's picture in the cast

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt's picture in the cast

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry's picture in the cast

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales's picture in the cast

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion
Alex Weir's picture in the cast

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell's picture in the cast

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards

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