7.238
90 minutes
10/25/1988
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.
Jimmy Cleveland
as Self
Thelonious Monk
as Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Nellie Monk
Samuel E. Wright
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Harry Colomby
Nica De Koenigswarter