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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- Status
- Released
- Production
- Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions, Monk Film Project
Keywords
- jazz singer or musician
- woman director
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Top Cast
Jimmy Cleveland as Self
Thelonious Monk as Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane as Self (archive footage)
Nellie Monk as Self
Samuel E. Wright as Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby as Self
Nica De Koenigswarter as Self
Top Crew
Charlotte Zwerin · Director
Dick Hyman · Composer
Christian Blackwood · Cinematographer
Bruce Ricker · Producer
Clint Eastwood · Executive Producer
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