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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser 1988 Directed by Charlotte Zwerin

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , Music
Release Date 25 October 1988
90 mins
Cast
Jimmy Cleveland
Jimmy Cleveland Self
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John Coltrane Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk
Nellie Monk Self
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Harry Colomby Self
Nica De Koenigswarter
Nica De Koenigswarter Self
Crew
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Charlotte Zwerin
Producers
Bruce Ricker
Bruce Ricker
Charlotte Zwerin
Charlotte Zwerin
Executive Producer
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood