Stop Making Sense
"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?"
Originally released in 1984. Stop Making Sense is a documentary/music film. directed by Jonathan Demme. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (344 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.5M
10.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $12,471,520
Production Companies
- Talking Heads Films
- Arnold Stiefel Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stop Making Sense about?
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...
Who directed Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Stop Making Sense released?
Stop Making Sense was released on October 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stop Making Sense?
The main cast of Stop Making Sense includes David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Ednah Holt.
Is Stop Making Sense worth watching?
Stop Making Sense has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 344 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.