{"product_id":"melinda-1972","title":"Melinda A.K.A. Hang Tough! (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelinda\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), also known by its working title \u003cstrong\u003eHang Tough!\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an American Blaxploitation action film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eHugh A. Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eCalvin Lockhart\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRosalind Cash\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVonetta McGee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRockne Tarkington\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Hagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film blends crime, suspense, and martial arts while also marking the screen debut of future martial arts star \u003cstrong\u003eJim Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY SNAPSHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the mysterious Melinda is murdered in his apartment, smooth-talking Los Angeles disc jockey Frankie J. Parker finds himself framed for the crime. With the police and ruthless mobsters closing in, he turns to his martial arts training and trusted friends to uncover the truth behind a deadly conspiracy before becoming the next victim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelinda\u003c\/em\u003e occupies a unique place in martial arts and Blaxploitation history. While primarily a crime thriller, it introduced martial arts to audiences just before the kung fu boom reached American theaters and features the first screen appearance of \u003cstrong\u003eJim Kelly\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would become an international star in \u003cem\u003eEnter the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e. Collectors also appreciate its authentic 1970s atmosphere, solid fight sequences, and strong cast led by Calvin Lockhart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelinda\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original U.S. theatrical title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang Tough!\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original working title used during production\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hugh A. Robertson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calvin Lockhart, Rosalind Cash, Vonetta McGee, Paul Stevens, Rockne Tarkington, Ross Hagen, Jim Kelly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eShop More Blaxploitation Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/blaxploitation-movies\"\u003eBlaxploitation Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-action-movies\"\u003e1970s Action Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Independent Cinema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32787238518855,"sku":null,"price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/MelindaBox-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778168966","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/melinda-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}