Stop Making Sense
movie
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?
Released October 19, 1984
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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.
Cast
David Byrne
as
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
as
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
as
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
as
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
as
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
as
Self - Backing Vocals
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Steven Scales
as
Self - Percussion
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Alex Weir
as
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
as
Self - Keyboards
Crew
Jonathan Demme
as
Director
Gary Goetzman
as
Producer
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Gary Kurfirst
as
Executive Producer
Jonathan Demme
as
Writer
David Byrne
as
Original Music Composer
Chris Frantz
as
Original Music Composer
Jerry Harrison
as
Original Music Composer
Tina Weymouth
as
Original Music Composer
Jordan Cronenweth
as
Director of Photography
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Lisa Day
as
Editor
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Charles Myers
as
Production Manager
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Michael Looney
as
Second Assistant Director