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Stop Making Sense

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

8.4/ 1019841h 28mPG

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Directed by Jonathan Demme

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

David Byrne

David Byrne

Self - Vocals, Guitar

Chris Frantz

Chris Frantz

Self - Drums, Vocals

Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison

Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Tina Weymouth

Tina Weymouth

Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Ednah Holt

Ednah Holt

Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry

Lynn Mabry

Self - Backing Vocals

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals