Melvin and Howard (1980)

09/19/1980 (US) • 1h 35m

Comedy, Drama

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.

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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

Gene Borkan

Go-Go Club Owner #1


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

california

utah

nevada

pregnancy

reno, nevada

game show

stripper

road trip

strip club

wedding

las vegas

divorce

courtroom

will

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