Melinda (1972): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Melinda is a 1972 crime drama directed by Hugh A. Robertson, starring Vonetta McGee as Melinda, Calvin Lockhart and Jim Kelly. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Hugh A. Robertson
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Melinda About?
The premise of Melinda without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A smooth‑talking, womanizing young black DJ falls hard for an enigmatic woman he’s just met, only to discover her dead in his apartment. He learns the local mob killed her and is framing him for the crime. With police closing in, he enlists old acquaintances to clear his name and avenge her death.
Melinda Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drug addict
- snakes
- karate
- blaxploitation
- character name as title
- boat
- beach
- tape recorder
- bank
- man wears briefs
- man wrapped in a towel
- car radio
+38 more Show fewer
- radio station
- safety deposit box
- komodo dragon
- framed for murder
- audio cassette
- disc jockey
- man slaps a woman
- train track
- mirror
- gun
- nightclub
- apartment
- statue
- knife
- bare chested man
- bath
- movie projector
- cage
- car won't start
- chevrolet corvette
- convertible
- held at gunpoint
- bubble bath
- pretty woman
- brushing teeth
- man and woman bathe together
- avenge
- los angeles california
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- one word title
- violence
- murder
- investigation
- corvette
- corruption
- assassination
- melodrama
- title spoken by character
Where to Watch Melinda
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 1
Hoopla 
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
Melinda Cast & Characters
Vonetta McGee leads the cast as Melinda, with Calvin Lockhart as Frankie J. Parker and Jim Kelly as Charles Atkins. Directed by Hugh A. Robertson; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hugh A. Robertson
- Vonetta McGee as Melinda
- Calvin Lockhart as Frankie J. Parker
- Jim Kelly as Charles Atkins
- Rockne Tarkington as Tank
Also Starring in Melinda
· 36 more- Rosalind Cash Terry Davis
- Paul Stevens Mitch
- Jan Tice Marcia
- Murray Pollack Board Member (uncredited)
- Ross Hagen Gregg Van
- Gene LeBell Hood
- Chuck Hicks Cop (uncredited)
- George Fisher Young Man
- Victor Romito Board Member (uncredited)
- Eugene Jackson Party Guest (uncredited)
- John Quade Cop (uncredited)
- David Armstrong Board Member (uncredited)
- Buddy Joe Hooker Rome's Servant
- Allen Pinson Rome
- Jeannie Bell Jean
- Tony Dante Board Member (uncredited)
Show all 40 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Ed Cambridge Detective
- Eddie Smith Junkie (uncredited)
- Wesley Gale Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jack Manning Bank Man
- Gary Pagett Sgt. Adams
- Renny Roker Dennis Smith
- Owen Song Waiter (uncredited)
- Earl Maynard Karate Group
- Martin Strader Derelict in Station (uncredited)
- Judyann Elder Gloria
- Ken Clayton Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Nina Roman Bank Woman
- Khalil Bezaleel Washington
- Lonne Elder III Lt. Daniels
- Dori Dixon Karate Group
- Douglas C. Lawrence Karate Group
- Evelyne Cuffee Karate Group
- Peaches Jones Karate Group
- Marcello Clay Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jesse Wayne Hit Man (uncredited)
Melinda Plot Summary
What happens in Melinda from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frankie J. Parker Calvin Lockhart is a Los Angeles radio disc jockey who, in his spare time, takes karate lessons at a school run by his friend Charles Atkins Jim Kelly. A woman in a rental car, newly arrived from Chicago, listens to Frankie’s show and soon meets him at a nightclub owned by Tank Robertson [Rockne Tarkington], a former football player who is part of Frankie’s circle. There, she introduces herself as Melinda, and Frankie invites her to a party on Tank’s yacht, a move that stirs jealousy in his girlfriend Terry Davis Rosalind Cash.
Full summary
The whole story of Melinda, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Melinda?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Frankie J. Parker?
Cars in Melinda
90 cars on screen, including the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 and the 1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.
-
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 Main role -
1972 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Important role -
1967 Chrysler Newport Important role -
1972 Dodge Challenger Important role
Melinda Also Known As
Also known as “残酷欲情軍団”.
- Also known as
-
- 残酷欲情軍団
Seen Melinda?
Movies Like Melinda
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Melissa, Accused of Murder and Macao.
Melinda FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Melinda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Melinda?
Melinda runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Melinda released?
Melinda was released on August 6, 1972.
Who directed Melinda?
Melinda was directed by Hugh A. Robertson.
More films by Hugh A. Robertson Who is in the cast of Melinda?
Melinda stars Vonetta McGee as Melinda, Calvin Lockhart as Frankie J. Parker and Jim Kelly as Charles Atkins, among 40 credited actors.
Where can I watch Melinda?
In the US, Melinda is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Melinda have a post-credit scene?
No. Melinda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
