Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense (1984)

1984-11-16

(US) •

Documentary,

Music

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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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

Stop Making Sense

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Stop Making Sense

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

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Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Stop Making Sense

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Stop Making Sense

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

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Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

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Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

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Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

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Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards