Stop Making Sense

8.3
Moderate
19841h 28m

Directed by

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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David Byrne - Self - Vocals, Guitar in Stop Making Sense

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz - Self - Drums, Vocals in Stop Making Sense

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison - Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals in Stop Making Sense

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth - Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals in Stop Making Sense

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt - Self - Backing Vocals in Stop Making Sense

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry - Self - Backing Vocals in Stop Making Sense

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

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Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

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Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

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8.3
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334 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.10 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

November 16, 1984

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Documentary, Music

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