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Melvin and Howard (1980)

Poster for 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.

The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jonathan Demme
  • Profile picture of Paul Le Mat
    Melvin Dummar Paul Le Mat
  • Profile picture of Mary Steenburgen
    Lynda Dummar Mary Steenburgen
  • Profile picture of Jason Robards
    Howard Hughes Jason Robards
  • Profile picture of Chip Taylor
    Clark Taylor Chip Taylor
  • Profile picture of Michael J. Pollard
    Little Red Michael J. Pollard
  • Profile picture of Denise Galik
    Lucy Denise Galik
  • Profile picture of Gene Borkan
    Go-Go Club Owner #1 Gene Borkan
  • Profile picture of Gloria Grahame
    Mrs. Sisk Gloria Grahame

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