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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Release Date: 1988-10-25
Rating: 7.2 ⭐
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.
Genres:
- Documentary
- Music
Runtime: 90 minutes
Production Companies:
- Malpaso Productions
- Michael Blackwood Productions
- Monk Film Project
Top Cast:
- Jimmy Cleveland as Self
- Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage)
- John Coltrane as Self (archive footage)
Main Crew:
- Charlotte Zwerin - Director
- Bruce Ricker - Producer
