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    Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

    90'

    1988-10-25

    7.4

    Documentary,Music

    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.

    DirectingCharlotte Zwerin

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    Cast

    1

    Self

    Jimmy Cleveland

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Thelonious Monk

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    John Coltrane

    1

    Self

    Nellie Monk

    1

    Self - Narrator (voice)

    Samuel E. Wright

    1

    Self

    Harry Colomby

    1

    Self

    Nica De Koenigswarter

    Images Gallery

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Malpaso Productions
      2. Michael Blackwood Productions
      3. Monk Film Project
    • Vote Count: 24
    • Popularity: 0.9036
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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