Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
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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Jimmy ClevelandHimself
Thelonious MonkHimself
John ColtraneHimselfNellie MonkHerself
Samuel E. WrightNarrator (voice)Harry ColombyHimselfHarry ColombyHimselfNica De KoenigswarterHerselfKeywords
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Genre affinityMusic · DocumentaryTheme affinityWoman Director · Jazz Singer Or MusicianPacingShortDirector preference790690Actor preference786854 · 786857 · 1266166Country preferenceUs
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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.
How long is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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