Melvin and Howard
1980 · 1h 35m · Comedy, Drama · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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.
Directed by
Jonathan DemmeWritten by
Bo Goldman6.3Smart score
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