| 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 |
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.
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.
| 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 |