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The Monk (1969)

1969-10-22 · 1h 14m · EN
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An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger.

Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.

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George McCowanDirector

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George MaharisGeorge MaharisGus MonkJanet LeighJanet LeighJanice BarnesRick JasonRick JasonWidemanCarl BetzCarl BetzDanny GouzenkoJack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonTinkerRaymond St. JacquesRaymond St. JacquesLieutenant Edward HeritageWilliam SmithersWilliam SmithersLeo BarnesJack SooJack SooHip GuyEdward G. Robinson Jr.Edward G. Robinson Jr.TrappGeorge BurrafatoGeorge BurrafatoStangerLinda MarshLinda MarshLisa DanielsGeorges SaurelGeorges SaurelSergeant Mawson

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What is The Monk about?

Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.

How long is The Monk?

The Monk has a runtime of 74 minutes.