Melvin and Howard

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.

6.5 /10 74 votes
September 19, 1980 1h 35m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jonathan Demme
Writers Bo Goldman
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Melvin Dummar

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Lynda Dummar

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Howard Hughes

Elizabeth Cheshire

Darcy Dummar

Chip Taylor

Chip Taylor

Clark Taylor

Melvin E. Dummar

Bus Depot Counterman

Michael J. Pollard

Michael J. Pollard

Little Red

Denise Galik

Denise Galik

Lucy

Gene Borkan

Gene Borkan

Go-Go Club Owner #1

Lesley Margret Burton

Go-Go Dancer

Wendy Lee Couch

Go-Go Dancer

Marguerite Baierski

Go-Go Dancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Melvin and Howard was released on September 19, 1980.

The runtime of Melvin and Howard is 1h 35m.

Melvin and Howard is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Melvin and Howard has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Melvin and Howard is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Melvin and Howard was directed by Jonathan Demme.

The main cast of Melvin and Howard includes Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards.

Melvin and Howard is originally in English.