Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
1h 30m · 25 Oct 1988
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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.
| Movie ID | 17301 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Charlotte Zwerin |
| Main cast | Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright, Harry Colomby, Nica De Koenigswarter |
| Release date | 25 October 1988 |
| Release year | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 90 min (1h 30m) |
| Rating | 7.4 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Malpaso Productions |
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
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Top cast
Jimmy ClevelandSelf
Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)
John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
Nellie MonkSelf
Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)
Harry ColombySelf
Nica De KoenigswarterSelf
Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)
John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
Nellie MonkSelf
Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)
Harry ColombySelf
Nica De KoenigswarterSelf
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