Documentary · Music

Stop Making Sense

Directed byJonathan Demme

1984 · 1h 28m · Kijkwijzer 9

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
  • Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
  • Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
  • Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
  • Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
  • Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
  • Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
  • Bernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

Crew

  • Jonathan DemmeDirector, Writer