Melvin and Howard

(1980)Directed by Jonathan Demme95 min · RComedy, Drama
Poor Melvin. All he wanted was to be Milkman of the Month. Instead, he lost his job, his truck, and his wife. Then Howard Hughes left him $156,000,000.

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.

Paul Le Matas Melvin Dummar
Mary Steenburgenas Lynda Dummar
Jason Robardsas Howard Hughes
ECElizabeth Cheshireas Darcy Dummar
Chip Tayloras Clark Taylor
Melvin E. Dummaras Bus Depot Counterman
Michael J. Pollardas Little Red
Gene Borkanas Go-Go Club Owner #1
Lesley Margret Burtonas Go-Go Dancer
Wendy Lee Couchas Go-Go Dancer
Marguerite Baierskias Go-Go Dancer
Janice Kingas Go-Go Dancer
Deborah Ann Kleinas Go-Go Dancer
Theodora Thomasas Go-Go Dancer
Gloria Grahameas Mrs. Sisk
Elise Hudsonas Easy Street Singer ("Rocky")
Robert Ridgelyas Wally "Mr. Love" Williams
Susan Peretzas Chapel Owner
Robert Wentzas Justice of the Peace
Hal Marshallas Hal
Naida Reynoldsas Woman Witness
Herbie Fayeas Man Witness
Charles Napieras Ventura