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Melinda

1972-08-06 · 109 min · ★ 4.8

Action · Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Hugh A. Robertson
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Calvin LockhartCalvin LockhartFrankie J. Parker
Rosalind CashRosalind CashTerry Davis
Vonetta McGeeVonetta McGeeMelinda
Paul StevensPaul StevensMitch
Rockne TarkingtonRockne TarkingtonTank
Ross HagenRoss HagenGregg Van
Renny RokerRenny RokerDennis Smith
Judyann ElderJudyann ElderGloria
Jim KellyJim KellyCharles Atkins
Jan TiceMarcia
Lonne Elder IIILonne Elder IIILt. Daniels
Ed CambridgeDetective
George FisherGeorge FisherYoung Man
Buddy Joe HookerBuddy Joe HookerRome's Servant
Allen PinsonRome
Jack ManningJack ManningBank Man
Gene LeBellGene LeBellHood
Gary PagettSgt. Adams
Khalil BezaleelWashington
Nina RomanBank Woman

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