Melinda(1972)
YOUR kind of black film
Melinda Synopsis
A slick, smooth-talking, womanizing young black DJ falls hard for an enigmatic woman he's just met. Things take a turn for the worse, though, when she is found dead in his apartment. It turns out that she was killed by the local mob, which is trying to frame him for the crime. With the police after him, he calls on some of his old acquaintances to help clear his name and avenge the woman's death.
Melinda (1972) is a action, crime and drama film directed by Hugh A. Robertson, released on August 6, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee and Paul Stevens. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugh A. Robertson
- Writers:
- Lonne Elder III, Raymond Cistheri
- Producers:
- Pervis Atkins
- Cinematographer:
- Wilmer Butler
- Composer:
- Jerry Butler
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Melinda (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Melinda before you stream it.
Melinda Cast & Crew
Main cast
Calvin Lockhart
as Frankie J. Parker
Rosalind Cash
as Terry Davis
Vonetta McGee
as Melinda
Paul Stevens
as Mitch
Rockne Tarkington
as Tank
Ross Hagen
as Gregg Van
Renny Roker
as Dennis Smith
Judyann Elder
as Gloria
Jim Kelly
as Charles Atkins
- Jan Tice
Jan Tice
as Marcia
Lonne Elder III
as Lt. Daniels
- Ed Cambridge
Ed Cambridge
as Detective
Key crew
Directed by Hugh A. Robertson, written by Lonne Elder III and Raymond Cistheri, produced by Pervis Atkins.
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Melinda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Melinda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Melinda online?
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Melinda (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Melinda?
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The main cast of Melinda (1972) includes Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee, Paul Stevens and Rockne Tarkington. The film was directed by Hugh A. Robertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Melinda released?
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Melinda was released on August 6, 1972 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Melinda worth watching?
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Melinda (1972) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Melinda?
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Yes. The official Melinda trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.