The Monk (1969 film)

The Monk
Written by	Tony Barrett
Story by	Blake Edwards
Directed by	George McCowan
Starring	George Maharis Janet Leigh Jack Albertson Carl Betz
Music by	Earle Hagen
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Aaron Spelling Danny Thomas
Producer	Tony Barrett
Cinematography	Fleet Southcott
Editor	Jerry Jameson
Running time	74 minutes
Production company	Thomas-Spelling Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	October 21, 1969 (1969-10-21)

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 Maharis three years previously.

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

Actor	Role
George Maharis	Gus Monk
Janet Leigh	Janice Barnes
Jack Albertson	Tinker
William Smathers	Leo Barnes
Rick Jason	Wideman
Raymond St. Jacques	Heritage
Carl Betz	Gouzenko
Jack Soo	Hip Guy

Notes

• TV Guide (October 18–24, 1969)

References

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

External links

• The Monk at the Internet Movie Database