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Melvin and Howard (1980)

Overview

ComedyDrama

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.

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Jonathan Demme

Director

Jonathan Demme

ReleasedSep 19, 1980
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased
Universal Pictures

Top Cast

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Melvin Dummar

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Lynda Dummar

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Howard Hughes

Chip Taylor

Chip Taylor

Clark Taylor

Michael J. Pollard

Michael J. Pollard

Little Red

Denise Galik

Denise Galik

Lucy

Gene Borkan

Gene Borkan

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