Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
(1988)
October 25, 1988• 1h 30m
72%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Charlotte Zwerin
Director
Top Billed Cast
JC
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
TM
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
JC
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
NM
Nellie Monk
Self
SEW
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
HC
Harry Colomby
Self
NDK
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self
