Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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.

Release date

Oct 25, 1988

Rating

7.25 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 30 minutes

Genres

Documentary
Music

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland
No picture available
As Self
Thelonious Monk
As Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
As Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk
No picture available
As Self
Samuel E. Wright
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
No picture available
As Self
Nica De Koenigswarter
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As Self

Crew

Charlotte Zwerin
Role: Director
Clint Eastwood
Role: Executive Producer
Bruce Ricker
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Role: Producer
Charlotte Zwerin
Role: Producer

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