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

Elizabeth Cheshire

Darcy Dummar

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

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