Melinda (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, Melinda is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Hugh A. Robertson, running about 109 minutes. “YOUR kind of black film” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Melinda stars Calvin Lockhart as Frankie J. Parker, Rosalind Cash as Terry Davis, Vonetta McGee as Melinda and Paul Stevens as Mitch, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melinda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melinda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melinda (1972)?
- In US, Melinda is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Melinda?
- Melinda stars Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee, Paul Stevens and Rockne Tarkington.
- When was Melinda released?
- Melinda was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.