Melvin and Howard / Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Troy, MI : Anchor Bay Entertainment [distributor], [1999] |
| Description | 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Demme, Jonathan, 1944-2017 |
| Other author/creator | Le Mat, Paul. |
| Other author/creator | Robards, Jason. |
| Other author/creator | Steenburgen, Mary. |
| Other author/creator | Kehoe, Jack. |
| Other author/creator | Pollard, Michael J. |
| Other author/creator | Reed, Pamela. |
| Other author/creator | Coleman, Dabney, 1932-2024 |
| Other author/creator | Glover, John, 1944- |
| Other author/creator | Napier, Charles. |
| Other author/creator | Universal Pictures (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Anchor 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 note | Originally released as motion picture in 1980. |
| General note | Special features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios. |
| Credits | Cinematographer, 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 details | DVD; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation. |
| Awards note | Academy Award (1980): best supporting actress (Steenburgen); best original screenplay. |
| Publisher number | DV10923 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1995.9 .C55 M42 1999 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |