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,p. 18 Karol, Michael The ABC Movie of the Week Companion: A Loving Tribute to the Classic Series iUniverse; Illustrated edition (4 November 2008) it premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on October 21, 1969.INSIDE TV: Moppets Added to Brides Cast, Los Angeles Times, 03 June 1969: d15. 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 Leo's wife Janice 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
External links The Monk at the Internet Movie Database