TMDb Rating
8.3/10
344 verified votes
Stop Making Sense (1984)
DocumentaryMusic
88 min
"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?"
Plot Summary
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.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Top Cast
David ByrneChris FrantzJerry HarrisonTina WeymouthEdnah Holt
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