CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 30m · PG-13

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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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.

Directed byCharlotte Zwerin

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: EN
Released: October 25, 1988

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Michael Blackwood ProductionsMonk Film Project

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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

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Directed by: Charlotte Zwerin
Produced by: Bruce Ricker
Charlotte Zwerin

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