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Watermelon Man

1970, Movie, R, 97 mins

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This often-funny film fails to sustain its premise through its entire length. Cambridge is hilarious in his role, but many of the gags are cliched, uninspired, and just what one might have expected from the situation. In order to work, comedy must offer surprises. Cambridge, a bigoted white insurance agent, is married to Parsons and is the father of Garrett and Moran. (Regrettably, Cambridge's whiteface makeup is not very convincing.) The family's life is a placid one with a... read more leave a comment
Year: 1970
Rated R

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Cast
Godfrey Cambridge: Jeff Gerber
Estelle Parsons: Althea Gerber
Howard Caine: Mr. Townsend
D'Urville Martin: Bus Driver
Mantan Moreland: Counterman
Kay Kimberly: Erica

 

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