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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser(1988)

PG-1310/25/1988 (US)DocumentaryMusic1h 30m
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Overview

A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

Charlotte Zwerin

Director

Movie Cast

Jimmy Cleveland photo

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk photo

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane photo

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk photo

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright photo

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby photo

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter photo

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyMalpaso Productions

Original LanguageEnglish

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