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Melvin and Howard (1980)

1980-09-19 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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

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Bo GoldmanWriterJonathan DemmeDirector

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Paul Le MatPaul Le MatMelvin DummarJason RobardsJason RobardsHoward HughesElizabeth CheshireElizabeth CheshireDarcy DummarMary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenLynda DummarChip TaylorChip TaylorClark TaylorMichael J. PollardMichael J. PollardLittle RedCheryl SmithCheryl SmithPatient RonnieDenise GalikDenise GalikLucyGene BorkanGene BorkanGo-Go Club Owner #1Sonny Carl DavisSonny Carl DavisMilkman GeorgeBrendan KellyBrendan KellyMilkman RalphLesley Margret BurtonLesley Margret BurtonGo-Go Dancer

Keywords

Road tripPregnancyDivorceCaliforniaLas vegasUtahNevadaWeddingCourtroomStrip clubStripperHoward hughesGame showWillReno, nevada

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityRoad Trip · Pregnancy · DivorceDialogue densityComedy · Drama · CourtroomEmotional intensityHoward HughesDirector preference143980Actor preference229564 · 54295 · 140404

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What is Melvin and Howard about?

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

How long is Melvin and Howard?

Melvin and Howard has a runtime of 95 minutes.