Melanie(1982)
She had to fight for what most women take for granted
Melanie Synopsis
A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.
Melanie (1982) is a drama and romance film directed by Rex Bromfield, released on February 12, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings and Don Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Rex Bromfield
- Writers:
- Michael C. Green, Richard Paluck, Robert Guza Jr.
- Producers:
- Peter Simpson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Ciupka
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Melanie (1982) Trailer
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Melanie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glynnis O'Connor
as Melanie Daniel
Paul Sorvino
as Walter
Burton Cummings
as Rick
Don Johnson
as Carl
- Donann Cavin
Donann Cavin
as Ginny
- Jamie Dick
Jamie Dick
as Tyler
- Trudy Young
Trudy Young
as Ronda
Key crew
Directed by Rex Bromfield, written by Michael C. Green, Richard Paluck and Robert Guza Jr., produced by Peter Simpson.
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Melanie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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Melanie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Melanie online?
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Who stars in Melanie?
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The main cast of Melanie (1982) includes Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings, Don Johnson and Donann Cavin. The film was directed by Rex Bromfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Melanie released?
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Melanie was released on February 12, 1982 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Melanie worth watching?
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Melanie (1982) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Melanie?
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Yes. The official Melanie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.