

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.
Movie Details
Budget
$1.2M
$1,200,000
Revenue
$12.5M
$12,471,520
Languages
English
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Studio
Talking Heads Films
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Key Crew

Gary Goetzman
Producer

Jonathan Demme
Director

Jonathan Demme
Writer
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