Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
October 25, 1988 1h 30m
★ 7.2 (21 votes)
DocumentaryMusic
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.
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Top Cast
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Self
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self
Status: Released
Production Companies: Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project
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