Melinda
“YOUR kind of black film”
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.
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Melinda (1972) movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-14
Top Cast
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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
Ed Cambridge
Detective
George Fisher
Young Man
Buddy Joe Hooker
Rome's Servant
Allen Pinson
Rome
Jack Manning
Bank Man
Gene LeBell
Hood
Gary Pagett
Sgt. Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh A. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lonne Elder III
- Original Score
- Jerry Butler, Jerry Peters
- Original Title
- Melinda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh A. Robertson
Lonne Elder III, Raymond Cistheri
Jerry Butler, Jerry Peters
Wilmer Butler
Paul L. Evans
Pervis Atkins
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh A. Robertson
Director
Lonne Elder III
Screenplay
Jerry Butler
Original Music Composer
Paul L. Evans
Editor
Pervis Atkins
Producer
Jerry Peters
Original Music Composer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
George Fisher
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melinda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melinda about?
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.
Who directed Melinda?
Melinda was directed by Hugh A. Robertson.
Who stars in Melinda?
The principal cast of Melinda includes Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee, Paul Stevens, Rockne Tarkington.
When was Melinda released and how long is it?
Melinda was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Melinda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melinda was composed by Jerry Butler, Jerry Peters.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Melinda?
Melinda holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).