Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988
1h 30m
7.2
US
Documentary
Music
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
Malpaso Productions
+2 more
Key Crew
Charlotte Zwerin
Director
Clint Eastwood
Executive Producer
Charlotte Zwerin
Producer
Cast
J
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
N
Nellie Monk
Self
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
H
Harry Colomby
Self
N
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self
