Stop Making Sense

Jonathan Demme
1984-11-16

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
8.3
88 min

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.

Cast

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