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Movie • 1988 • 1h 30m • Documentary / Music

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

★ 7.4 on TMDB (24 votes)

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Story

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.

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Directed by

Charlotte Zwerin

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland as SelfThelonious Monk as Self (archive footage)John Coltrane as Self (archive footage)Nellie Monk as SelfSamuel E. Wright as Self - Narrator (voice)Harry Colomby as SelfNica De Koenigswarter as Self

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