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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Name: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1988-10-25
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk, Samuel E. Wright

October 25, 19881h 30mEN

7.3

22 votes

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.

Director

Charlotte Zwerin