Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

25/10/1988 1h 30m 7.2/10

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.

Director

Charlotte Zwerin

Top Billed Cast

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

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Harry Colomby

Self

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Nellie Monk

Self

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Jimmy Cleveland

Self

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