Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.2 / 10

(20 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

Music

Duration:

90 minutes

Year:

1988

Director:

Charlotte Zwerin

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Company:

Malpaso Productions,

Michael Blackwood Productions,

Monk Film Project

Cast:
Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew:
Charlotte Zwerin

Director

Clint Eastwood

Executive Producer

Charlotte Zwerin

Producer

Bruce Ricker

Producer