Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988 1h 30m ★7.4

Documentary Music

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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 October 25, 1988

Runtime 1h 30m

Country United States of America

Language English

Director Charlotte Zwerin

Category Documentary, Music

Rating 7.4 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1988

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Actors

Jimmy Cleveland Self

Thelonious Monk Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk Self

Samuel E. Wright Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby Self

Nica De Koenigswarter Self

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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