Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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7.2(21 votes)
1988
1h 30m
DocumentaryMusic
jazz singer or musicianwoman director

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.

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Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Directed by

Charlotte Zwerin

Charlotte Zwerin

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