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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?”
8.3 / 10• 1984• 1h 28m•PG• English
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Cast & Crew
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Lead
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
SS
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
AW
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Demme's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Stop Making Sense is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
