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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.4 / 10 7.4 1988 1h 30mPG-13

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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.

Directed by Charlotte Zwerin

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Jimmy ClevelandSelf

Thelonious Monk

Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)

John Coltrane

John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)

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Nellie MonkSelf

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)

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Harry ColombySelf

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Nica De KoenigswarterSelf

Curated collection

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