Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
3.9 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 30min
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- Synopsis:
- Madness and genius are often inexplicably intertwined, as was the case with brilliant jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, who spent his last years living as a virtual hermit. Straight, No Chaser's archival footage only hints at the madness to come. Interviews with Monk's family and collaborators complement footage shot in 1968 for German television in this music-filled portrait of talent and torment.
- Actors:
- Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland, Harry Colomby, Ray Copeland, Nica De Koenigswarter, Tommy Flanagan, Larry Gales, Johnny Griffin, Barry Harris, Bob Jones, Teo Macero, Thelonious Monk Jr., Nellie Monk, Frank Paccione
- Directors:
- Charlotte Zwerin
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
- Collections:
- Getting to Know: Clint Eastwood
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