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Stop Making Sense(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-11-16
83%
331 Votes
Time: 1h 28m
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.
Languages: French, English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $1,200,000.00
Revenue: $12,471,520.00
ProductionCompanies:
Talking Heads Films
Arnold Stiefel Company
Movie: Stop Making Sense
Top 9 Billed 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
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
Video Trailer Stop Making Sense
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Burning Down the House - Official Clip
David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.
Official Promo
All 5 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Burning Down the House - Official Clip - Clip
David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense. - Behind the Scenes
Official Promo - Teaser
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