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

Stop Making Sense

8.3 / 10 8.3 1984 1h 28mPG
DocumentaryMusic

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.

Directed by Jonathan Demme

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VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

David Byrne
David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
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Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
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Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
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