The Monk (1969 film)

The Monk is a 1969 American made-for-television crime thriller film starring George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Jack Albertson and Carl Betz. It originally premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 21, 1969.[1]

The Monk
Written byTony Barrett
Story byBlake Edwards
Directed byGeorge McCowan
StarringGeorge Maharis
Janet Leigh
Jack Albertson
Carl Betz
Music byEarle Hagen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersAaron Spelling
Danny Thomas
ProducerTony Barrett
CinematographyFleet Southcott
EditorJerry Jameson
Running time74 minutes
Production companyThomas-Spelling Productions
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseOctober 21, 1969 (1969-10-21)

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

ActorRole
George MaharisGus Monk
Janet LeighJanice Barnes
Jack AlbertsonTinker
William SmathersLeo Barnes
Rick JasonWideman
Raymond St. JacquesHeritage
Carl BetzGouzenko
Jack SooHip Guy

Notes

  • TV Guide (October 18–24, 1969)

References

  1. INSIDE TV: Moppets Added to Brides Cast, Los Angeles Times, 03 June 1969: d15.


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