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Thelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser
TitleThelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Year1989
Time90 mins
GenreMusic; Documentary; Biography
DirectorCharlotte Zwerin
Edition
FormatDVD
ActorJimmy Cleveland as Himself; Harry Colomby as Himself; John Coltrane as Himself; Ray Copeland as Himself; Nica De Koenigswarter as Herself; Tommy Flanagan as Himself; Larry Gales as Himself; Johnny Griffin as Himself; Barry Harris as Himself; Bob Jones as Himself; Teo Macero as Himself; Thelonious Monk Jr. as Himself; Nellie Monk as Herself; Thelonious Monk as Himself; Frank Paccione as Himself-Vocalist
RatingPG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Cinematography
LanguageEnglish
PlotA 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.
ProducerClint Eastwood; Charlotte Zwerin
Writer
SubtitlesEnglish (Closed Captioned)
Thelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser