Stop Making Sense Trailer

Stop Making Sense Trailer (1984)

"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?" 19 October 1984 Factual, Music 88 mins

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.

Watch the official Stop Making Sense 1984 trailer in HD below or find more Stop Making Sense videos on Vidimovie.

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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

Crew

Jordan Cronenweth

Jordan Cronenweth Director of Photography

Gary Kurfirst

Gary Kurfirst Executive Producer

Jerry Harrison

Original Music Composer

Tina Weymouth

Original Music Composer

Lisa Day

Lisa Day Editor

David Byrne

Original Music Composer

Chris Frantz

Original Music Composer

International Titles

STOP MAKING SENSE 40TH ANNIVERSARY - The IMAX Experience Trailer

Məntiqli Olmağı Burax Trailer

ストップ・メイキング・センス Trailer

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造反有理 Trailer

Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense Trailer

International Releases Dates

Australia 17 September 2023

Brazil 29 August 2024

Canada 11 September 2023

China 05 September 2025

Germany 28 March 2024

Denmark 16 November 1984

Finland 16 November 1984

United Kingdom 21 June 2024

Ireland 08 November 2014

Italy 11 November 2024

Korea 13 August 2025

Netherlands 11 January 2024

Poland 25 December 2024

Sweden 16 November 1984

Taiwan 01 January 2026

United States 24 April 1984

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