Melvin and Howard
Directed by Jonathan DemmeThis movie tells the possibly true story of Melvin E. Dummar. Melvin is a nice guy, but he is a total loser: unlucky, impractical and can't keep a job. One night, however, he helps an old man who has had a motorcycle accident in the desert. Melvin laughs when the old man says he is Howard Hughes, the eccentric multimillionaire. But when Howard Hughes dies, Melvin is mailed a will leaving him part of the estate!
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Melvin and Howard was released on 19 September 1980.
Melvin and Howard was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Melvin and Howard has a runtime of 1h 35m.
Melvin and Howard was produced by Art Linson, Don Phillips.
This movie tells the possibly true story of Melvin E. Dummar. Melvin is a nice guy, but he is a total loser: unlucky, impractical and can't keep a job. One night, however, he helps an old man who has had a motorcycle accident in the desert. Melvin laughs when the old man says he is Howard Hughes, the eccentric multimillionaire. But when Howard Hughes dies, Melvin is mailed a will leaving him part of the estate!
The key characters in Melvin and Howard are Melvin Dummar (Paul Le Mat), Lynda Dummar (Mary Steenburgen), Howard Hughes (Jason Robards).
Melvin and Howard is rated AA.
Melvin and Howard is a Comedy, Drama film.
Melvin and Howard has an audience rating of 6 out of 10.
Melvin and Howard has made US$4.3M at the box office.