Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
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1988 · Movie · 1h 30m · PG-13
The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlotte ZwerinDirector
- Dick HymanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jimmy ClevelandSelf
- Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)
- John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
- Nellie MonkSelf
- Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Harry ColombySelf
- Nica De KoenigswarterSelf
Stills
Themes
jazz singer or musicianwoman director