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The Monk
The Monk
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The Monk

1969
1h 14m
Mystery
Thriller
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

1h 14m

Storyline

"An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Oct 21, 1969
Languages
English
Director
George McCowan
George McCowan
Production
Thomas/Spelling Productions
Thomas/Spelling Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

17 Cast Members

George Maharis

George Maharis

Gus Monk

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Janice Barnes

Rick Jason

Rick Jason

Wideman

Carl Betz

Carl Betz

Danny Gouzenko

Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Tinker

Raymond St. Jacques

Raymond St. Jacques

Lieutenant Edward Heritage

William Smithers

William Smithers

Leo Barnes

Jack Soo

Jack Soo

Hip Guy

Edward G. Robinson Jr.

Edward G. Robinson Jr.

Trapp

George Burrafato

Stanger

Linda Marsh

Linda Marsh

Lisa Daniels

Georges Saurel

Sergeant Mawson

Joe Besser

Joe Besser

Herbie

Walter Reed

Walter Reed

Director

John Hancock

John Hancock

Charlie

Robert Nash

Doorman (as Bob Nash)

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Mrs. Medford

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