Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
1h 30m | PG-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.
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Studio: Malpaso Productions
Genre: Documentary, Music
Video: 720p
Cast
Jimmy Cleveland
as Self
Thelonious Monk
as Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
as Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk
as Self
Samuel E. Wright
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
as Self