

Melvin and Howard (1980)
Comedy
Drama
- 2h 35m
64 %
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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.
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.
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.
Top Billed Cast

Paul Le Mat
Melvin Dummar

Mary Steenburgen
Lynda Dummar

Jason Robards
Howard Hughes
Elizabeth Cheshire
Darcy Dummar

Chip Taylor
Clark Taylor
Melvin E. Dummar
Bus Depot Counterman

Michael J. Pollard
Little Red

Denise Galik
Lucy

Gene Borkan
Go-Go Club Owner #1
Lesley Margret Burton
Go-Go Dancer
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