Melvin and Howard (1980)

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Written by Bo Goldman

Directed by Jonathan Demme

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1980

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Years after he gave a stranger named Howard Hughes a lift, Melvin finds out he's the beneficiary of Hughes' will. Rags to riches drama, an early hit for director Jonathan Demme.

When is Melvin and Howard next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Modern Greats December 3rd, 7:10am and on Sky Movies Modern Greats HD December 3rd, 7:10am. See more...

Cast

Image for Jason RobardsJason RobardsHoward Hughes
Paul Le MatMelvin Dummar
Elizabeth CheshireDarcy Dummar
Image for Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenLynda Dummar
Chip TaylorClark Taylor
Melvin E. DummarBus Depot Counterman
Michael J. PollardLittle Red
Denise Galik-FureyLucy
Gene BorkanClub Owner
Lesley Margret BurtonDancer
Wendy Lee CouchDancer
Marguerite BaierskiDancer
Janice KingDancer
Deborah Ann KleinDancer
Theodora ThomasDancer

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