Watch Stop Making Sense (1984) Official Trailer
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 IMDb October 19, 1984 1h 28m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Release Date
October 19, 1984
Genre
Documentary, Music
Status
Released
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$12,471,520
Languages
English, French
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
David Byrne
as Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
as Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
as Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
as Self - Backing Vocals
No photo
Steven Scales
as Self - Percussion
No photo
Alex Weir
as Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
as Self - Keyboards
Production Companies
Talking Heads Films
Arnold Stiefel Company
Stop Making Sense Official Trailer 1984
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