Melvin and Howard
"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."
Originally released in 1980. Melvin and Howard is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jonathan Demme.
Starring Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, and Jason Robards
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (72 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Le Mat
as Melvin Dummar
Mary Steenburgen
as Lynda Dummar
Jason Robards
as Howard Hughes
Elizabeth Cheshire
as Darcy Dummar
Chip Taylor
as Clark Taylor
Melvin E. Dummar
as Bus Depot Counterman
Michael J. Pollard
as Little Red
Denise Galik
as Lucy
Gene Borkan
as Go-Go Club Owner #1
Lesley Margret Burton
as Go-Go Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvin and Howard about?
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.
Who directed Melvin and Howard?
Melvin and Howard was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Melvin and Howard?
Melvin and Howard has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Melvin and Howard released?
Melvin and Howard was released on September 19, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Melvin and Howard?
The main cast of Melvin and Howard includes Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Cheshire, Chip Taylor.