The Monk(1969)
An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger.
The Monk Synopsis
Underworld attorney Leo Barnes hires Gus Monk to safeguard a valuable envelope containing information on a mobster. Monk refuses — until he meets Mrs. Barnes and jumps on a merry-go-round of viciousness and murder.
The Monk (1969) is a mystery, thriller and tv movie film directed by George McCowan, released on October 21, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Rick Jason and Carl Betz. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- George McCowan
- Writers:
- Blake Edwards, Tony Barrett
- Producers:
- Tony Barrett, Aaron Spelling
- Cinematographer:
- Fleet Southcott
- Composer:
- Earle Hagen
- Production:
- Thomas/Spelling Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Maharis
as Gus Monk
Janet Leigh
as Janice Barnes
Rick Jason
as Wideman
Carl Betz
as Danny Gouzenko
Jack Albertson
as Tinker
Raymond St. Jacques
as Lieutenant Edward Heritage
William Smithers
as Leo Barnes
Jack Soo
as Hip Guy
Edward G. Robinson Jr.
as Trapp
- George Burrafato
George Burrafato
as Stanger
Linda Marsh
as Lisa Daniels
- Georges Saurel
Georges Saurel
as Sergeant Mawson
Key crew
Directed by George McCowan, written by Blake Edwards and Tony Barrett, produced by Tony Barrett and Aaron Spelling.
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The Monk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Monk – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Monk?
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The main cast of The Monk (1969) includes George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Rick Jason, Carl Betz and Jack Albertson. The film was directed by George McCowan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Monk released?
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The Monk was released on October 21, 1969 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Monk worth watching?
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The Monk (1969) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.