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.

Details

Director

Jonathan Demme

Release

September 19, 1980

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Universal Pictures

Runtime

1h 35m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Paul Le Mat

  Melvin Dummar
• 
  Mary Steenburgen

  Lynda Dummar
• 
  Jason Robards

  Howard Hughes
• 
  Elizabeth Cheshire

  Darcy Dummar
• 
  Chip Taylor

  Clark Taylor
• Melvin E. Dummar

  Bus Depot Counterman
• 
  Michael J. Pollard

  Little Red
• 
  Denise Galik

  Lucy
• 
  Gene Borkan

  Go-Go Club Owner #1
• Lesley Margret Burton

  Go-Go Dancer
• Wendy Lee Couch

  Go-Go Dancer
• Marguerite Baierski

  Go-Go Dancer

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