"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?"
Stop Making Sense
Movie1984•1sa 28dk•star8.3(377)•trending_up6
DocumentaryMusic
Director:Jonathan Demme
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.
Details
StatusReleased
Release DateOctober 19, 1984
Release Dates
Australia:
Theatrical - Sep 17, 2023
Brazil:
Theatrical - Aug 29, 2024 (12)
Canada:
Premiere - Sep 11, 2023
China:
Premiere - Jun 16, 2024
Premiere - Sep 5, 2025
Germany:
Theatrical - Mar 28, 2024
Runtime1sa 28dk
Budget$1,200,000
Revenue$12,471,520
Profit$11,271,520
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish, Français
Production Companies
Videos
Cast
Featured Cast
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
