Stop Making Sense poster
Director Jonathan Demme
Writer Jonathan Demme

Stop Making Sense

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

Release Date: 1984-11-16

Duration: 88 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • David Byrne
    Self - Vocals, Guitar
  • Tina Weymouth
    Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
  • Chris Frantz
    Self - Drums, Vocals
  • Bernie Worrell
    Self - Keyboards
  • Jerry Harrison
    Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Lynn Mabry
    Self - Backing Vocals
  • Alex Weir
    Self - Guitar, Vocals
  • Steven Scales
    Self - Percussion
  • Ednah Holt
    Self - Backing Vocals