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6.5The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes. Inspired by real events.
Released: 1980-09-1995 minDir: Jonathan DemmeComedy, Drama
Cast
- Paul Le Mat as Melvin Dummar
- Mary Steenburgen as Lynda Dummar
- Jason Robards as Howard Hughes
- Elizabeth Cheshire as Darcy Dummar
- Chip Taylor as Clark Taylor
- Melvin E. Dummar as Bus Depot Counterman
Themes
- california
- utah
- nevada
- pregnancy
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1980 American films1980 comedy-drama films1980 English-language films1980 filmsAmerican comedy-drama filmsAmerican films based on actual eventsCultural depictions of Howard HughesEnglish-language comedy-drama filmsFilms directed by Jonathan DemmeFilms featuring a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award–winning performanceFilms featuring a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe–winning performance