Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1h 30m
DocumentaryMusic
7.3

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
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

Crew

Charlotte Zwerin
Director, Producer
Clint Eastwood
Executive Producer
Bruce Ricker
Producer

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