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.