Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense (1984) — documentary, music film. Directed by Jonathan Demme. Starring David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth. Rated 8.3/10 from 395 votes.

Stop Making Sense (1984) Poster

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A staged concert gradually expands from one performer into a full ensemble, culminating in a final communal release.

Documentary, Music · 8.3/10 · 88 min · 1984

Based On

Credits

Director

Jonathan Demme
Cast

as Self - Vocals, Guitar

David Byrne
Cast

as Self - Drums, Vocals

Chris Frantz
Cast

as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Jerry Harrison
Cast

as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Tina Weymouth
Cast

as Self - Backing Vocals

Ednah Holt
Cast

as Self - Backing Vocals

Lynn Mabry
Cast

as Self - Percussion

Steven Scales
Cast

as Self - Guitar, Vocals

Alex Weir
Cast

as Self - Keyboards

Bernie Worrell

Videos

Official Trailer
Burning Down the House - Official Clip
David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.
Official Promo

Images

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q2351784), public domain (CC0).