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Stop Making Sense
Quick Facts
DirectorJonathan Demme
Runtime1h 28m · PG
GenresDocumentary · Music
Release1984-10-19
Film

Stop Making Sense

1984· PG· 1h 28m· Documentary· Music

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 (1984) captures Talking Heads at their peak, performing songs from their "Speaking in Tongues" album in a visually inventive and meticulously choreographed concert. David Byrne leads the band, gradually joined by a roster of guest musicians, weaving through a set list that spans their career, from early hits to new material. Director Jonathan Demme's camera work and innovative staging elevate the event to a cinematic spectacle, underscoring the band's eccentricity and musical prowess.

1984-10-19
Stop Making Sense

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Key Crew
Director of PhotographyJordan Cronenweth
Original Music ComposerBernie Worrell
EditorLisa Day
Full cast & crew (9 cast · 26 crew)

Details

Released1984-10-19
Runtime1h 28m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosTalking Heads Films · Arnold Stiefel Company
Budget$1M
Box office$12M
LanguagesEnglish · French
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating8.3/10 · 377 votes
Original languageen

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