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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, October 25 1988
35 years ago
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Portrait of Jimmy ClevelandJimmy Cleveland
Jimmy Cleveland was
>> in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Himself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thelonious MonkThelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk would have been no older than
64 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 10 1917 –
Wed, Feb 17 1982
Portrait of John ColtraneJohn Coltrane
John Coltrane would have been no older than
40 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 23 1926 –
Mon, Jul 17 1967
Portrait of Nellie MonkNellie Monk
Nellie Monk was
>> in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Herself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright was
41 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 20 1946 –
Mon, May 24 2021
Portrait of Harry ColombyHarry Colomby
Harry Colomby was
59 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 20 1929 –
Sat, Dec 25 2021
Portrait of Nica De KoenigswarterNica De Koenigswarter
Nica De Koenigswarter was
>> in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Herself'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Charlotte ZwerinCharlotte Zwerin
Charlotte Zwerin was
57 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Director, Producer'
Sat, Aug 15 1931 –
Thu, Jan 22 2004
Portrait of Bruce RickerBruce Ricker
Bruce Ricker was
>> in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood was
58 in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, May 31 1930