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.
$1,200,000
$12,471,520
October 19, 1984
Talking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
9 people
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Sound
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Acting
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Acting
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Acting
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Acting
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
Acting
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Acting
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Acting
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
Acting
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