Watermelon Man

Directed by Melvin Van Peebles
1970    1h 40m    R
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
6.788%70%
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In "Watermelon Man," a bigoted insurance agent's life spirals out of control when he wakes up black, forcing him to navigate the very prejudice he once wielded. This darkly comedic tale explores identity, perception, and the absurdity of racism in America.
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Cast of Watermelon Man
  • Godfrey CambridgeJefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
  • Estelle ParsonsAlthea Janine Gerber
  • Howard CaineMr. Townsend
  • D'Urville MartinBus Driver
  • Mantan MorelandJoe the Counterman
  • Erin MoranJanice Gerber
  • Paul WilliamsEmployment Office Clerk
  • Kay E. KuterDr. Wainwright
  • Kay KimberlyErica
  • Irving SelbstMr. Johnson
  • Emil SitkaDelivery Man
  • Lawrence Parke1st Passenger
  • Karl LukasPoliceman #2
  • Ralph MontgomeryDrugstore Boss
  • Charles LampkinDr. Catlin
  • Erik L. NelsonDoorman
  • Donna DubrowReceptionist
  • Frank FarmerAndy Brandon
  • Ron PinkardPoliceman
  • Niva RuschellHousewife
  • Scott GarrettBurton Gerber
  • Ray Ballard3rd Passenger
  • Robert Dagny2nd Passenger
  • Vivian RhodesGladys
  • Matthias UitzCab Driver
  • Rhodie CoganMrs. Johnson
  • Hazel MedinaWidow
  • Leon AltonPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Paul BradleyClub Member (uncredited)
  • David CadienteDiner Patron (uncredited)
  • Mae ClarkeOld Woman (uncredited)
  • Walt DavisPedestrian (uncredited)
  • George DeNormandBuss Passenger (uncredited)
  • Charles FogelElevator Passenger (uncredited)
  • Clarence M. LandryExercising Student (uncredited)
  • Ethelreda LeopoldPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Robert LewisExercising Student (uncredited)
  • Tina MenardPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Hans MoebusPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Jimmy PayneMinor Role (uncredited)
  • Murray PollackBuss Passenger (uncredited)
  • Anthony RedondoBus Passenger (uncredited)
  • Tony ReganBuss Passenger (uncredited)
  • Clark RossPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Niva RuschellHousewife (uncredited)
  • Almira SessionsWoman on Bus (uncredited)
  • Eddie SmithInstructor (uncredited)
  • Robert StrongPedestrian (uncredited)
  • Melvin Van PeeblesSign Painter (uncredited)
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