Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

19881h 30mNo ratings yet

Music
Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 25, 1988
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Malpaso Productions,Michael Blackwood Productions,Monk Film Project
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland,Thelonious Monk,John Coltrane,Nellie Monk,Samuel E. Wright,Harry Colomby,Nica De Koenigswarter
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Producer: Bruce Ricker,Clint Eastwood,Charlotte Zwerin
Cinematography: Christian Blackwood
Music: Dick Hyman
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0098465