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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?

1984★ 8.3 · 3771h 28mDocumentaryMusic

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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Cast

David Byrne
as Self - Vocals, Guitar

Jerry Harrison
as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Ednah Holt
as Self - Backing Vocals

Alex Weir
as Self - Guitar, Vocals

Chris Frantz
as Self - Drums, Vocals

Steven Scales
as Self - Percussion

Lynn Mabry
as Self - Backing Vocals

Bernie Worrell
as Self - Keyboards

Tina Weymouth
as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

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Release date: 1984-10-19

Budget: $1,200,000

Revenue: $12,471,520

Runtime: 1h 28m

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