Melvin and Howard
Universal; written by Bo Goldman; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips; directed by Jonathan Demme
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1980
- Publication:
- Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Video, 2004
More Details
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- In English, with subtitltes in English and Spanish.
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- DVD; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
- Performers:
- Cast: Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Jack Kehoe, Michael J. Pollard, Pamela Reed, Dabney Coleman, John Glover, Charles Napier.
- Production Credits:
- Cinematographer, Tak Fujimoto; music, Bruce Langhorne; editor, Craig McKay.
- General Notes:
- Originally released as motion picture in 1980.
Special features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios.
Academy Awards, 1981: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Mary Steenburgen); Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Bo Goldman).
Golden Globes, 1981: Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role (Mary Steenburgen). - Audience:
- Rated R.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- MEL 1980 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 078329994X
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Publisher Number, Universal Studios Home Video: 2418923
- OCLC Numbers:
- 54911666
