Stop Making Sense
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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?

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.

Documentary
Music

Why watch this

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.

Released October 19, 1984

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
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366
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

David Byrne

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

Steven Scales

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

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