Film
Stop Making Sense
1984 · 88 min · ★ 8.3 · Dir. Jonathan Demme
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.
Trailer
Starring
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals