Melinda (1972)
1h 49m
Running Time
August 6, 1972Release Date
Melinda (1972)
1h 49m
Running Time
August 6, 1972Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Calvin Lockhart
Frankie J. Parker
Rosalind Cash
Terry Davis
Vonetta McGee
Melinda
Paul Stevens
Mitch
Rockne Tarkington
Tank
Ross Hagen
Gregg Van
Renny Roker
Dennis Smith
Judyann Elder
Gloria
Jim Kelly
Charles Atkins
Jan Tice
Marcia
Lonne Elder III
Lt. Daniels / Screenplay
Gene LeBell
Hood
Jeannie Bell
Jean
Jesse Wayne
Hit Man
Hugh A. Robertson
Director
Sal Blydenburgh
Set Decoration
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 6, 1972
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 49m
Content RatingR
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
blaxploitation
mobster
Wiki.
Melinda is a 1972 American drama film directed by Hugh A. Robertson and written by Lonne Elder III. The film stars Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee, Paul Stevens, Rockne Tarkington and Ross Hagen. The film was released on August 16, 1972, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This film marked karate champion Jim Kelly's first appearance in a film.