Melvin and Howard (1980)

Name: Melvin and Howard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1980
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards, Elizabeth Cheshire, Chip Taylor

1h 35m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Melvin Dummar, a down-on-his-luck Nevada man, stumbles into an extraordinary tale when he asserts that he was named in a will as the heir to Howard Hughes’s immense fortune. His life takes a dramatic turn as he navigates the legal and social hurdles that ensue from his astonishing claim. As Melvin battles skepticism and seeks validation, the film explores themes of ambition, belief, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, his journey reveals the complexities of hope and the human condition.

Cast

Paul Le Mat Mary Steenburgen Jason Robards Elizabeth Cheshire Chip Taylor Melvin E. Dummar Michael J. Pollard Denise Galik Gene Borkan Lesley Margret Burton Wendy Lee Couch Marguerite Baierski Janice King Deborah Ann Klein Theodora Thomas