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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988 6.9 (17 votes) 1h 30m
Genres
Documentary Music
Production Companies
Malpaso Productions
Michael Blackwood Productions
Monk Film Project

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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.

Key Crew

Director: Charlotte Zwerin

Producer: Bruce Ricker, Charlotte Zwerin

Top Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk

Self
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby

Self
Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Videos

Thelonius Monk: Straight , No Chaser - Trailer

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