Melvin and Howard

Melvin and Howard (1980)

R 19 Sep 1980 • Comedy, Drama • 1h 35m
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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!

Jonathan Demme
Director
Bo Goldman
Writer
Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Cheshire
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 17 wins & 9 nominations total
Country: United States
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Box Office Total: $4,309,490

6.8

IMDb (5409 votes)
91%
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