Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (movie)

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (movie)

  • User score: 6.8
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Charlotte Zwerin
  • Production companies: Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project
  • Genre: Documentary, Music
  • Release date: 10/25/1988
  • Run time: 90 min.

Movie description

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.

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Actors

Jimmy Cleveland

Jimmy Cleveland

Role(s): Himself

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Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Role(s): Himself

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John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Role(s): Himself

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Nellie Monk

Nellie Monk

Role(s): Herself

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Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Role(s): Narrator (voice)

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