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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

25 October 1988

Country

United States of America

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

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