Melvin and Howard
1980 · Movie · 1h 35m · R
ComedyDrama
"Poor Melvin. All he wanted was to be Milkman of the Month. Instead, he lost his job, his truck, and his wife. Then Howard Hughes left him $156,000,000."
Overview
The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes. Inspired by real events.
Ratings
IMDb
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Key crew
- Jonathan DemmeDirector
- Bo GoldmanWriter
- Bruce LanghorneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Paul Le MatMelvin Dummar
- Mary SteenburgenLynda Dummar
- Jason RobardsHoward Hughes
- Elizabeth CheshireDarcy Dummar
- Chip TaylorClark Taylor
- Melvin E. DummarBus Depot Counterman
- Michael J. PollardLittle Red
- Denise GalikLucy
- Gene BorkanGo-Go Club Owner #1
- Lesley Margret BurtonGo-Go Dancer
- Wendy Lee CouchGo-Go Dancer
- Marguerite BaierskiGo-Go Dancer
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