Stop Making Sense

Name: Stop Making Sense
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1984-11-16
Duration: 88 min
Cast: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Steven Scales

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

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Release Date

11/16/1984

Runtime

88 mins

Genres

Documentary Music

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,200,000

Revenue

$12,471,520

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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