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Runtime
90 min

Status
Released

Language
EN

Popularity
1.89

Director
Charlotte Zwerin

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

1988 Rated PG-13 · ⭐ 6.9 · Votes: 13

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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Genres

Documentary Music

Moods

Atmospheric Feel-Good Stylish

Cast

Harry Colomby Jimmy Cleveland John Coltrane Nellie Monk Nica De Koenigswarter Samuel E. Wright Thelonious Monk

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