Stop Making Sense
1984 ‧ Documentary/Music ‧ 1h 28m
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads as they perform hits such as 'Psycho Killer' and 'Take Me to the River' at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983.
Release date: October 19, 1984 (USA)
Director: Jonathan Demme
Music by: Talking Heads
Distributed by: Island Records and Cinecom
Box office: (Original 1984 Release) $5,389,431 (2023 Re-Release) $6,915,675 (Box Office Total) $12.4 million
Budget: $1.2 million
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Stop Making Sense is an independently produced 1984 American concert film featuring a live performance by the American rock band Talking Heads.
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