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?”
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Jonathan Demme
Studio
Talking Heads Films
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$12M
Vote Count
386
Cast
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guita...
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keybo...
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percuss...
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocal...
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocal...
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocal...
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
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