Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.3 /10 Oct 25, 1988 1h 30m
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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.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin
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Jimmy Cleveland

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Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

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Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

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Nica De Koenigswarter

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