Movie: The Monk

Top 10 Billed Cast

George Maharis
George Maharis

Gus Monk

Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh

Janice Barnes

Rick Jason
Rick Jason

Wideman

Carl Betz
Carl Betz

Danny Gouzenko

Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson

Tinker

Raymond St. Jacques
Raymond St. Jacques

Lieutenant Edward Heritage

William Smithers
William Smithers

Leo Barnes

Jack Soo
Jack Soo

Hip Guy

Edward G. Robinson Jr.
Edward G. Robinson Jr.

Trapp

George Burrafato
George Burrafato

Stanger

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  • Overview

    Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.

  • Release Date

    1969-10-22

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
  • Tagline

    An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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