Melvin and Howard / Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoTroy, MI : Anchor Bay Entertainment [distributor], [1999]
Description1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorDemme, Jonathan, 1944-2017
Other author/creatorLe Mat, Paul.
Other author/creatorRobards, Jason.
Other author/creatorSteenburgen, Mary.
Other author/creatorKehoe, Jack.
Other author/creatorPollard, Michael J.
Other author/creatorReed, Pamela.
Other author/creatorColeman, Dabney, 1932-2024
Other author/creatorGlover, John, 1944-
Other author/creatorNapier, Charles.
Other author/creatorUniversal Pictures (Firm)
Other author/creatorAnchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.
Abstract Based on a true story, hard-luck milkman Melvin Dummar picks up a bum in the Nevada desert. The old man claims to be Howard Hughes and eight years later, Dummar finds himself a beneficiary in the Hughes will. Dummar becomes an instant celebrity while trying to cash in on the fortune.
General noteOriginally released as motion picture in 1980.
General noteSpecial features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios.
CreditsCinematographer, Tak Fujimoto; music, Bruce Langhorne; editor, Craig McKay.
Performer Cast: Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Jack Kehoe, Michael J. Pollard, Pamela Reed, Dabney Coleman, John Glover, Charles Napier.
Audience Rated R.
Technical detailsDVD; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation.
Awards noteAcademy Award (1980): best supporting actress (Steenburgen); best original screenplay.
Publisher numberDV10923 Anchor Bay Entertainment

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PN1995.9 .C55 M42 1999 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold