Watermelon Man(1970)
“His white bread world just turned upside brown!”
Overview
A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Studio
Johanna
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Godfrey Cambridge
as Jefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
Estelle Parsons
as Althea Janine Gerber
Howard Caine
as Mr. Townsend
D'Urville Martin
as Bus Driver
Mantan Moreland
as Joe the Counterman
Erin Moran
as Janice Gerber
Scott Garrett
as Burton Gerber
Paul Williams
as Employment Office Clerk
Kay E. Kuter
as Dr. Wainwright
Kay Kimberly
as Erica
Irving Selbst
as Mr. Johnson
Emil Sitka
as Delivery Man
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Johanna • Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watermelon Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Watermelon Man (1970).
What is Watermelon Man about?▼
A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.
Who directed Watermelon Man?▼
Watermelon Man was directed by Melvin Van Peebles and released in 1970. It is a comedy film.
How long is Watermelon Man?▼
Watermelon Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Watermelon Man?▼
The cast of Watermelon Man includes Godfrey Cambridge as Jefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber, Estelle Parsons as Althea Janine Gerber, Howard Caine as Mr. Townsend, D'Urville Martin as Bus Driver, Mantan Moreland as Joe the Counterman and more.
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