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Melanie (1982)

She had to fight for what most women take for granted

DramaRomance

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.

Release Date
February 12, 1982
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
7.5/10 (3 votes)

Director: Rex Bromfield

Cast: Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings, Don Johnson, Donann Cavin, Jamie Dick, Trudy Young

Production: 20th Century Fox
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Melanie

She had to fight for what most women take for granted

She had to fight for what most women take for granted

7.5
95 min

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date2/12/1982
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Cast

Glynnis O'Connor

as Melanie Daniel

Paul Sorvino

as Walter

Burton Cummings

as Rick

Don Johnson

as Carl

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Donann Cavin

as Ginny

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Jamie Dick

as Tyler

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Trudy Young

as Ronda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanie about?

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling …

How long is Melanie?

1h 35m

When was Melanie released?

February 12, 1982

Who directed Melanie?

Rex Bromfield

Who stars in Melanie?

Glynnis O'Connor, Paul Sorvino, Burton Cummings

What genre is Melanie?

Drama, Romance

What is Melanie rated?

PG