Properties5
| Type | Film |
| Directors | Jonathan Demme |
| Genres | Documentary, Music |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 1984 |
| Note created | Jan 9, 2026 |
Stop Making Sense (1984)
Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next? 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.
Runtime: 1h 28m Genres: Documentary, Music
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
- Steven Scales as Self - Percussion
- Alex Weir as Self - Guitar, Vocals
- Bernie Worrell as Self - Keyboards