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Melvin and Howard

A mysterious individual with a murky history emerges, claiming to be the rightful heir to Howard Hughes' immense wealth, setting off a dramatic and astonishing chain of events.

The film is based on the true story of Melvin E. Dummar, a well-meaning but hapless individual who struggles with bad luck and job insecurity. After a chance encounter with an elderly man who claims to be Howard Hughes, Melvin is shocked when he inherits part of the billionaire's estate after Hughes' death.

Info about Melvin and Howard

Studio(s): Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 19, 1980

Production Country: United States

Budget: $7,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama