Melvin and Howard(1980)

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.

64

1h 35m

  • Comedy,
  • Drama

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.

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

    Go-Go Club Owner #1

  • Gloria Grahame

    Gloria Grahame

    Mrs. Sisk

  • Robert Ridgely

    Robert Ridgely

    Wally "Mr. Love" Williams

  • Susan Peretz

    Susan Peretz

    Chapel Owner

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    Status

    Released (Sep 19, 1980)

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