Watermelon Man(1970)
His white bread world just turned upside brown!
Watermelon Man Synopsis
A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.
Watermelon Man (1970) is a comedy film directed by Melvin Van Peebles, released on May 27, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons, Howard Caine and D'Urville Martin. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Writers:
- Herman Raucher
- Producers:
- John B. Bennett
- Cinematographer:
- W. Wallace Kelley
- Composer:
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Production:
- Johanna, Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Watermelon Man (1970) Trailer
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Watermelon Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Godfrey Cambridge
as Jefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
Estelle Parsons
as Althea Janine Gerber
Howard Caine
as Mr. Townsend
D'Urville Martin
as Bus Driver
Mantan Moreland
as Joe the Counterman
Erin Moran
as Janice Gerber
- Scott Garrett
Scott Garrett
as Burton Gerber
Paul Williams
as Employment Office Clerk
Kay E. Kuter
as Dr. Wainwright
- Kay Kimberly
Kay Kimberly
as Erica
- Irving Selbst
Irving Selbst
as Mr. Johnson
Emil Sitka
as Delivery Man
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Van Peebles, written by Herman Raucher, produced by John B. Bennett.
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Watermelon Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Watermelon Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watermelon Man online?
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Watermelon Man (1970) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Watermelon Man?
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The main cast of Watermelon Man (1970) includes Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons, Howard Caine, D'Urville Martin and Mantan Moreland. The film was directed by Melvin Van Peebles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Watermelon Man released?
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Watermelon Man was released on May 27, 1970 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Watermelon Man worth watching?
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Watermelon Man (1970) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Watermelon Man?
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Yes. The official Watermelon Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.