Stop Making Sense
1984/11/16 (US) | Documentary, Music
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
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 Demme
Director
Lead 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
No Image
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Budget
$ 1,200,000
Revenue
$ 12,471,520
Status
Released
Production Company
- Talking Heads Films
- Arnold Stiefel Company
Crews
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Chris Frantz
Original Music Composer
Tina Weymouth
Original Music Composer
Gary Kurfirst
Executive Producer
Jonathan Demme
Writer
David Byrne
Original Music Composer
Jerry Harrison
Original Music Composer