The_Monk_(1969_film)

<i>The Monk</i> (1969 film)

The Monk (1969 film)

American TV series or program

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,[1] it premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 21, 1969.[2] 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.

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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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Notes

  • TV Guide (October 18–24, 1969)

References

  1. [1]
    p. 18 Karol, Michael The ABC Movie of the Week Companion: A Loving Tribute to the Classic Series iUniverse; Illustrated edition (4 November 2008)
  2. [2]
    INSIDE TV: Moppets Added to Brides Cast, Los Angeles Times, 03 June 1969: d15.


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