Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

Summary: A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

Release Date: October 01, 1989

Genres: Music, Documentary, Biography

Director: Charlotte Zwerin

Runtime: 1 h 30 min

MPAA: PG-13

Production: Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project

Country: United States

Language: English

Domestic: $ 518,918

Box office:

Domestic:$518.9KWorldwide:$518.9K

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11% of the Stars & Main Cast are Female.

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