Melvin and Howard(1980)
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.
Melvin and Howard 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.
Melvin and Howard (1980) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on September 19, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards and Elizabeth Cheshire. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Bo Goldman
- Producers:
- Art Linson, Don Phillips
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Bruce Langhorne
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Melvin and Howard (1980) Trailer
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Melvin And Howard
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Mary Steenburgen winning Best Supporting Actress
Featurette
Melvin and Howard Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Lesley Margret Burton
as Go-Go Dancer
- Wendy Lee Couch
Wendy Lee Couch
as Go-Go Dancer
- Marguerite Baierski
Marguerite Baierski
as Go-Go Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Bo Goldman, produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips.
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Melvin and Howard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 79 ratings.
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Melvin and Howard – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Melvin and Howard?
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The main cast of Melvin and Howard (1980) includes Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Cheshire and Chip Taylor. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Melvin and Howard released?
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Melvin and Howard was released on September 19, 1980 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Melvin and Howard worth watching?
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Melvin and Howard (1980) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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