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Stop Making Sense

1984-10-19 · 88 min · ★ 8.3

Documentary · Music

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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Directors
Jonathan Demme
Production companies
Talking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,200,000
Revenue
USD 12,471,520

Top 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
Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie WorrellBernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

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