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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Charlotte Zwerin

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Jimmy Cleveland
Jimmy Cleveland
Himself
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Himself
John Coltrane
John Coltrane
Himself
Nellie Monk
Nellie Monk
Herself
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Harry Colomby
Himself
Nica De Koenigswarter
Nica De Koenigswarter
Herself

Crews

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

Trailers and other movies

Thelonius Monk: Straight , No Chaser - Trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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