Watermelon Man
Watch TrailerA 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Melvin Van Peebles |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (57 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Melvin Van Peebles constructs a sharp satire, relying on a fantastical premise to hold a mirror to society. It explores the mechanics of racism through a radical shift in perspective, turning the protagonist's world inside out.
What lingers after the final frame is the unsettling realization of how prejudice is often situational, not ideological. The comedy cuts deep. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Melvin Van Peebles
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Watch with a crowd open to dark humor and provocative questions. Best served with popcorn and an ironic smile.
🎭 Cast
Godfrey Cambridge
Jefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
Estelle Parsons
Althea Janine Gerber
Howard Caine
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D'Urville Martin
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Mantan Moreland
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Erin Moran
Janice Gerber
Scott Garrett
Burton Gerber
Paul Williams
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Kay E. Kuter
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Kay Kimberly
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