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
Studios
Malpaso ProductionsMichael Blackwood ProductionsMonk Film Project

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Thelonius Monk: Straight , No Chaser - Trailer

Thelonius Monk: Straight , No Chaser - Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

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

Creative team
Directed by
Charlotte Zwerin
Charlotte Zwerin
Produced by
Bruce Ricker
Charlotte Zwerin
Charlotte Zwerin

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