Movie·1988·1h 30m
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Charlotte Zwerin, Clint Eastwood
Cinematography
Christian Blackwood
Music
Dick Hyman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
22 votes
Where to watch
Region: USRent
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// cast
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
Crew
Charlotte Zwerin
Director, Producer
Clint Eastwood
Executive Producer
Bruce Ricker
Producer
Dick Hyman
Original Music Composer
Christian Blackwood
Director of Photography
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