The Monk (1969)
1h 14m
Running Time
October 22, 1969Release Date
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.
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Cast & Crew.
George Maharis
Gus Monk
Janet Leigh
Janice Barnes
Rick Jason
Wideman
Carl Betz
Danny Gouzenko
Jack Albertson
Tinker
Raymond St. Jacques
Lieutenant Edward Heritage
George McCowan
Director
William Smithers
Leo Barnes
Tony Barrett
Writer
Blake Edwards
Writer
Jack Soo
Hip Guy
Edward G. Robinson Jr.
Trapp
Aaron Spelling
Producer
George Burrafato
Stanger
Earle Hagen
Composer
Fleet Southcott
Cinematographer
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
Jerry Jameson
Editor
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 22, 1969
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 14m
Filming LocationsSan Francisco, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
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 Mahrais three years previously.