Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

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.

Directed by: Charlotte Zwerin
Top Billed Cast: Thelonious Monk, Samuel E. Wright, John Coltrane
Runtime: 90 minutes
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Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
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Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Harry Colomby
Self
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Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

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