Monk(1968)
Monk Synopsis
Part one of a two-part portrait of the great Jazz composer and pianist. In 1968, we had the opportunity to spend time with Thelonious Monk and his musicians, following him in New York and Atlanta. In New York his quartet plays at the Village Vanguard and at recording sessions for Columbia Records; in Atlanta they appear at a Jazz Festival organized by George Wein. The members of the quartet were Charlie Rouse, Larry Gales, and Ben Riley.
Monk (1968) is a documentary film directed by Christian Blackwood, released on January 1, 1968 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Thelonious Monk, Nica De Koenigswarter, Larry Gales and Ben Riley. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Blackwood
- Producers:
- Christian Blackwood, Michael Blackwood
- Status:
- Released
Monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thelonious Monk
as Self
- Nica De Koenigswarter
Nica De Koenigswarter
as Self
- Larry Gales
Larry Gales
as Self
- Ben Riley
Ben Riley
as Self
- Charlie Rouse
Charlie Rouse
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Christian Blackwood, produced by Christian Blackwood and Michael Blackwood.
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Monk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Monk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monk online?
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Monk (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Monk?
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The main cast of Monk (1968) includes Thelonious Monk, Nica De Koenigswarter, Larry Gales, Ben Riley and Charlie Rouse. The film was directed by Christian Blackwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monk released?
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Monk was released on January 1, 1968 and runs for 58m.
Is Monk worth watching?
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Monk (1968) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.