The Monk | |
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Written by | Tony Barrett |
Story by | Blake Edwards |
Directed by | George McCowan |
Starring | George Maharis Janet Leigh Jack Albertson Carl Betz |
Music by | Earle Hagen |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Aaron Spelling Danny Thomas |
Producer | Tony Barrett |
Cinematography | Fleet Southcott |
Editor | Jerry Jameson |
Running time | 74 minutes |
Production company | Thomas-Spelling Productions |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | October 21, 1969 (1969-10-21) |
The Monk is a 1969 American made-for-television crime thriller film starring George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Jack Albertson and Carl Betz. Originally filmed as a television pilot, it premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 21, 1969. It was directed by George McCowan in his film debut in a project developed by Blake Edwards that had been offered to George Maharis three years previously.
Plot
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.
Main cast
Actor | Role |
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George Maharis | Gus Monk |
Janet Leigh | Janice Barnes |
Jack Albertson | Tinker |
William Smathers | Leo Barnes |
Rick Jason | Wideman |
Raymond St. Jacques | Heritage |
Carl Betz | Gouzenko |
Jack Soo | Hip Guy |
Notes
- TV Guide (October 18–24, 1969)
References
- p. 18 Karol, Michael The ABC Movie of the Week Companion: A Loving Tribute to the Classic Series iUniverse; Illustrated edition (4 November 2008)
- INSIDE TV: Moppets Added to Brides Cast, Los Angeles Times, 03 June 1969: d15.
External links
- The Monk at the Internet Movie Database
Films directed by George McCowan | |
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