Stop Making Sense
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.
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3 wins & 1 nomination total
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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?"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$12,471,520
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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
Crew
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Production
Chris Frantz
Original Music Composer
Sound
Jonathan Demme
Director
Directing
Tina Weymouth
Original Music Composer
Sound
Gary Kurfirst
Executive Producer
Production
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Writing
David Byrne
Original Music Composer
Sound
Jerry Harrison
Original Music Composer
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Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Camera
Bernie Worrell
Original Music Composer
Sound
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Stop Making Sense review – a once in a lifetime Talking Heads show - Big Issue
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Stop Making Sense (1984) ⭐ 8.7 | Documentary, Music - IMDb
Stop Making Sense (1984) ⭐ 8.7 | Documentary, Music IMDb
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