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Melanie

  • 1982
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Jamie Dick and Glynnis O'Connor in Melanie (1982)
Drama

A young woman battles to regain custody of her son.A young woman battles to regain custody of her son.A young woman battles to regain custody of her son.

  • Director
    • Rex Bromfield
  • Writers
    • Michael Green
    • Richard Paluck
    • Robert Guza Jr.
  • Stars
    • Glynnis O'Connor
    • Paul Sorvino
    • Burton Cummings
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    302
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rex Bromfield
    • Writers
      • Michael Green
      • Richard Paluck
      • Robert Guza Jr.
    • Stars
      • Glynnis O'Connor
      • Paul Sorvino
      • Burton Cummings
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Glynnis O'Connor
    Glynnis O'Connor
    • Melanie
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Walter
    Burton Cummings
    Burton Cummings
    • Rick
    Trudy Young
    • Ronda
    Don Johnson
    Don Johnson
    • Carl
    Donann Cavin
    • Ginny
    Jamie Dick
    • Tyler
    Jodie Drake
    • Eula
    Lisa Dalbello
    • Marcie
    • (as Lisa Del Bello)
    Yvonne Murray
    • Brandy
    Martha Gibson
    Martha Gibson
    • Waitress
    Rocco Bellusci
    • Dana
    David Wills
    • Daryll Adrian
    Jim Martin
    Jim Martin
    • Sound Engineer
    L.Q. Jones
    L.Q. Jones
    • Buford
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Mayr
    • Audience Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rex Bromfield
    • Writers
      • Michael Green
      • Richard Paluck
      • Robert Guza Jr.
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    • Trivia
      Yvonne Murray's debut.
    • Soundtracks
      You Saved My Soul
      Written and Performed by Burton Cummings

    User reviews14

    Featured review
    10/10

    Sweet, heartwarming, feel good movie

    My husband surprised me recently with the DVD - I had seen a mention of the movie when Burton Cummings had come to town to do a concert but unfortunately it was sold out anyway... I issued a challenge to my hubby to find the DVD and within an hour he had located and ordered it! Don Johnson does a great job as the hard-ass redneck husband who's fed up with his illiterate wife, Glynnis O'Connor, who plays a very strong and determined woman with just the right amount of vulnerability to make Paul Sorvino and Burton Cummings's characters want to protect her and fall in love with her.

    Burton's acting was spot on, he's so charming and entertaining and his performance was effortless and natural. His singing is an especially great treat but I must confess that I did have to pause, rewind and re-watch that one particular scene a few times over. Thank goodness the sheet music was big enough!
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    • Feb 20, 2009
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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Non arrendersi mai
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Simcom Limited
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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