The Monk
“An independent guy like Gus Monk is always attractive. He attracts women, money, excitement...and danger.”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Linda Marsh
Lisa Daniels
Georges Saurel
Sergeant Mawson
Joe Besser
Herbie
Walter Reed
Director
John Hancock
Charlie
Robert Nash
Doorman (as Bob Nash)
Mary Wickes
Mrs. Medford
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Barrett, Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Earle Hagen
- Original Title
- The Monk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Thomas/Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Tony Barrett, Blake Edwards
Earle Hagen
Fleet Southcott
Jerry Jameson, Bob Lewis
Tony Barrett, Aaron Spelling, Danny Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Fleet Southcott
Director of Photography
Madeline Sylos
Costume Design
Tony Barrett
Producer
Jerry Jameson
Editor
Bob Lewis
Editor
Earle Hagen
Original Music Composer
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Harald Johnson
Costume Design
George McCowan
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Monk includes George Maharis, Janet Leigh, Rick Jason, Carl Betz, Jack Albertson.
When was The Monk released and how long is it?
The Monk was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monk was composed by Earle Hagen.