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Stop Making Sense

directed by Jonathan Demme

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

19841h 28m★ 8.3
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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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cast

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

S

Steven Scales

Self - Percussion

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Alex Weir

Self - Guitar, Vocals

details

Director

Jonathan Demme

Language

EN

Budget

$1M

Box Office

$12M

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