Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Release Date: 1988-10-25

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.

Rating: 7.238 / 10

Cast

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

as Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John Coltrane

as Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Nellie Monk

as Self

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew

  • Charlotte Zwerin - Director

  • Bruce Ricker - Producer

  • Clint Eastwood - Executive Producer

  • Charlotte Zwerin - Producer

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