Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Charlotte Zwerin
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Malpaso Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser released?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser was released on October 25, 1988.

How long is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

The runtime of Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is 1h 30m.

What genre is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is a Documentary, Music movie.

What is the rating of Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser was directed by Charlotte Zwerin.

Who stars in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?

The main cast of Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser includes Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane.

What language is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser in?

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is originally in English.