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Stop Making Sense (1984)

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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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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Stop Making Sense Cast

  • David Byrne

    David Byrne

    as Self - Vocals, Guitar

  • Chris Frantz

    Chris Frantz

    as Self - Drums, Vocals

  • Jerry Harrison

    Jerry Harrison

    as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

  • Tina Weymouth

    Tina Weymouth

    as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

  • Ednah Holt

    Ednah Holt

    as Self - Backing Vocals

  • Lynn Mabry

    Lynn Mabry

    as Self - Backing Vocals

  • S

    Steven Scales

    as Self - Percussion

  • A

    Alex Weir

    as Self - Guitar, Vocals

  • Bernie Worrell

    Bernie Worrell

    as Self - Keyboards

Stop Making Sense: Quick Answers

Where can I watch Stop Making Sense?

Stop Making Sense is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in the US.

When was Stop Making Sense released?

Stop Making Sense came out on October 19, 1984.

Is Stop Making Sense worth watching?

Stop Making Sense holds a 8.4/10 average from 399 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.

How long is Stop Making Sense?

Stop Making Sense runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

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