Watermelon Man
"His white bread world just turned upside brown!"
Originally released in 1970. Watermelon Man is a comedy film. directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Starring Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons, and Howard Caine
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (55 votes)
Box Office
$1.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,100,000
Production Companies
- Johanna
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
How long is Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Watermelon Man released?
Watermelon Man was released on May 27, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Watermelon Man?
The main cast of Watermelon Man includes Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons, Howard Caine, D'Urville Martin, Mantan Moreland.