Movie

Stop Making Sense (1984)

88 min

• Documentary
• Music

Director

Jonathan Demme

Released

October 19, 1984

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.

Cast

• David Byrne
• Chris Frantz
• Jerry Harrison
• Tina Weymouth
• Ednah Holt
• Lynn Mabry
• Steven Scales
• Alex Weir
• Bernie Worrell

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