Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988-10-2590mDocumentary, Music
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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.

DirectorCharlotte Zwerin

ProducersBruce Ricker, Charlotte Zwerin

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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

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LanguageEnglish

Production companiesMalpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project

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