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.

Jonathan Demme 88 min United States of America

DirectorJonathan Demme

CastChris Frantz, David Byrne, Ednah Holt, Jerry Harrison, Lynn Mabry, Tina Weymouth

CountryUnited States of America

Duration88 min