Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988•PG-13•1h 30m•7.3•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Languages
English
Studio
Malpaso Productions
Cast
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
Production
Company
Malpaso Productions
Company
Michael Blackwood Productions
Company
Monk Film Project
Producer
Charlotte Zwerin
Producer
Bruce Ricker
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