Stop Making Sense (1984)
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26/11/1984 (GB)
Documentary, Music
1h 28m
- 83% (338 votes)
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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.
- Jonathan DemmeDirector, Writer
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$12,471,520
Keywords
- concert
- rock band
- concert film
- post-punk
- new wave
- energetic
- exuberant
Top Billed Cast
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
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
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
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