Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

1988-10-25 United States of America 90 Min. PG-13
6.875 16 votes

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.

Cast

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

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