Stop Making Sense

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.

Release date

19 Oct 1984

Directed by

Jonathan Demme

Runtime

1h 28m

Cast

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

SS

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

AW

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

Bernie Worrell

Self - Keyboards