Melvin and Howard (1980)

6.5/10 • 95 min • Comedy Drama

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.

Cast

Paul Le Mat

Melvin Dummar

Mary Steenburgen

Lynda Dummar

Jason Robards

Howard Hughes

Chip Taylor

Clark Taylor

Michael J. Pollard

Little Red

Denise Galik

Lucy

Gene Borkan

Go-Go Club Owner #1

Gloria Grahame

Mrs. Sisk

Robert Ridgely

Wally "Mr. Love" Williams

Susan Peretz

Chapel Owner

Recommendations

California Split
The Wild Life
Summer of 69
Stage Mother
That's My Boy
Raising Arizona
The Last Showgirl
Hard Eight
Magic Mike XXL
The Players Club
A Hole in the Head
Playing God
Very Bad Things
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
Magic Mike
Hooking Up
Rob the Mob
Trucker
Entourage
White Men Can't Jump