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Stop Making Sense

Documentary, Music | 1984-11-16 | United States of America

IMDB8.3 / 10

Budget$1,200,000

Budget$12,471,520

Runtime88 min.

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

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.

Talking Heads Films
Arnold Stiefel Company

Videos

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Burning Down the House - Official Clip

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David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.

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Official Trailer

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Official Promo