Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
1988 · PG-13 · 1h 30m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
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.
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Music by: Dick Hyman
Cinematography: Christian Blackwood
Cast
Jimmy Cleveland as SelfThelonious Monk as Self (archive footage)John Coltrane as Self (archive footage)Nellie Monk as SelfSamuel E. Wright as Self - Narrator (voice)Harry Colomby as SelfNica De Koenigswarter as SelfMore like this
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