Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.3

1988 · 90 min

Documentary · Music

★ 7.3

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Trailer

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.

Crew

Director Charlotte Zwerin
Director of Photography Christian Blackwood

Cast

J
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
N
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
H
Harry Colomby
Self
N
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

Crew

Director — Charlotte Zwerin
Director of Photography — Christian Blackwood

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🔥 Hot takes

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Intermission

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