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The Monk
The Monk

The Monk

An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger.

Genres

MysteryThrillerTV Movie

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Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

74 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

22 October 1969

Country

United States of America

Cast

George Maharis

George Maharis

Gus Monk

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Janice Barnes

Rick Jason

Rick Jason

Wideman

Carl Betz

Carl Betz

Danny Gouzenko

Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Tinker

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

Lieutenant Edward Heritage

William Smithers

William Smithers

Leo Barnes

Jack Soo

Jack Soo

Hip Guy

Edward G. Robinson Jr.

Edward G. Robinson Jr.

Trapp

George Burrafato

George Burrafato

Stanger

Linda Marsh

Linda Marsh

Lisa Daniels

Georges Saurel

Georges Saurel

Sergeant Mawson

Joe Besser

Joe Besser

Herbie

Walter Reed

Walter Reed

Director

John Hancock

John Hancock

Charlie

Robert Nash

Robert Nash

Doorman (as Bob Nash)

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Mrs. Medford

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