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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

Himself

Thelonious Monk photo

Thelonious Monk

Himself

John Coltrane photo

John Coltrane

Himself

Nellie Monk photo

Nellie Monk

Herself

Samuel E. Wright photo

Samuel E. Wright

Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby photo

Harry Colomby

Himself

Nica De Koenigswarter photo

Nica De Koenigswarter

Herself

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyMalpaso Productions

Original LanguageEnglish

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