Watermelon Man (1970)
Watermelon Man is a 1970 comedy movie directed by Melvin Van Peebles, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons and Howard Caine.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Watermelon Man released?
Watermelon Man was released on 27 May 1970.
How long is Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man runs 1h 40m.
Who made Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Where can I watch Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man is available on fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Watermelon Man
Stream: fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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