Melvin and Howard

Name: Melvin and Howard
Director: Jonathan Demme
Released: 1980-09-19

1980 · 1h 35m

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Directed by Jonathan Demme

Synopsis

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.

Awards

53rd Academy Awards· 1981

Actress in a Supporting RoleMary SteenburgenWon
Writing (Original)Bo GoldmanWon
Actor in a Supporting RoleJason Robards

Details

Released: 19 September 1980
Runtime: 1h 35m
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writers: Bo Goldman
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Production: Universal Pictures

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Cast

Paul Le Mat
Mary Steenburgen Won
Jason RobardsNominated
Elizabeth Cheshire
Chip Taylor
MMelvin E. Dummar
Michael J. Pollard
Denise Galik
Gene Borkan
LLesley Margret Burton