Stop Making Sense
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.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writers: Jonathan Demme
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
Crew
- Writer: Jonathan Demme
- Director of Photography: Jordan Cronenweth
- Director: Jonathan Demme
- Executive Producer: Gary Kurfirst
- Original Music Composer: Jerry Harrison
- Original Music Composer: Tina Weymouth
- Editor: Lisa Day
- Original Music Composer: David Byrne
- Original Music Composer: Chris Frantz
- Producer: Gary Goetzman
- Other: Mark Wolfson
- First Assistant Director: Joe Viola
Overview
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.
Official Videos
Burning Down the House - Official Clip
David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.
Official Trailer
Official Promo
Official Trailer