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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-10-25
73%
20 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Michael Blackwood Productions
Monk Film Project
Movie: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Top 7 Billed Cast
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
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