The Monk (1969)
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.
Director: George McCowan
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: October 21, 1969
Cast
- George Maharis - Gus Monk
- Janet Leigh - Janice Barnes
- Rick Jason - Wideman
- Carl Betz - Danny Gouzenko
- Jack Albertson - Tinker
- Raymond St. Jacques - Lieutenant Edward Heritage
- William Smithers - Leo Barnes
- Jack Soo - Hip Guy
- Edward G. Robinson Jr. - Trapp
- George Burrafato - Stanger
Screenplay
- Blake Edwards (Story)
- Tony Barrett (Story)
Music: Earle Hagen
Cinematography: Fleet Southcott
Editing: Bob Lewis, Jerry Jameson
Production: Thomas/Spelling Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George McCowan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Monk about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Monk?
- The Monk was directed by George McCowan.
- Who stars in The Monk?
- The Monk stars George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Rick Jason, Carl Betz, Jack Albertson, Raymond St. Jacques.
- How long is The Monk?
- The Monk has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Monk?
- The Monk is a Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Monk produced?
- The Monk was produced in United States of America.