Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

25/10/1988 1h 30m 7.3/10

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

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Top Billed Cast

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Nellie Monk

Self

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