Howard
"He gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul."
Originally released in 2018. Howard is a documentary/music film. directed by Don Hahn.
Starring Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, and Bill Lauch
Synopsis
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 22, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Howard Ashman
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing (archive footage)
Alan Menken
as Self / Various Character Scratch Singing
Bill Lauch
as Self
Don Hahn
as Self
Sarah Gillespie
as Self
Shirley Ashman
as Self
Kyle Renick
as Self
Nancy Parent
as Self
Dennis Green
as Self
Jodi Benson
as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Stone Circle Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard about?
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews wi...
Who directed Howard?
Howard was directed by Don Hahn.
How long is Howard?
Howard has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Howard released?
Howard was released on April 22, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Howard?
The main cast of Howard includes Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Bill Lauch, Don Hahn, Sarah Gillespie.