Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988 | 90m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Charlotte Zwerin |
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| Writer: | |
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| 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: | Oct 25, 1988 |
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| Director: | Charlotte Zwerin |
| Writer: | |
| Genres: | Documentary, Music |
| Keywords | jazz singer or musician, woman director |
| Production Companies | Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 28, 2026 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Cleveland | Self |
| Thelonious Monk | Self (archive footage) |
| John Coltrane | Self (archive footage) |
| Nellie Monk | Self |
| Samuel E. Wright | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| Harry Colomby | Self |
| Nica De Koenigswarter | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Charlotte Zwerin | Director |
| Name | Title |
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| Charlotte Zwerin | Producer |
| Clint Eastwood | Executive Producer |
| Bruce Ricker | Producer |
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