Movie poster for Melvin and Howard
TMDb Rating
6.4/10

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Melvin and Howard (1980)

ComedyDrama
95 min

"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."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Jonathan Demme

Top Cast

Paul Le MatMary SteenburgenJason RobardsElizabeth CheshireChip Taylor

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