The Resource Melvin and Howard, Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (DVD)
Melvin and Howard, Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (DVD)
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The item Melvin and Howard, Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (DVD) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Green Lake Public Library (Caestecker).
This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch.
- 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
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (95 min.)
- Note
-
- Originally released as motion picture in 1980
- Special features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios
- Label
- Melvin and Howard
- Title
- Melvin and Howard
- Statement of responsibility
- Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme
- Language
- eng
- 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
- Awards note
- Academy Award (1980): best supporting actress (Steenburgen); best original screenplay.
- Cataloging source
- JFN
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- Credits note
- Cinematographer, Tak Fujimoto; music, Bruce Langhorne; editor, Craig McKay
- Intended audience
- Rated R
- PerformerNote
- Cast: Paul Le Mat, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Jack Kehoe, Michael J. Pollard, Pamela Reed, Dabney Coleman, John Glover, Charles Napier
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
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- 1944-
- 1938-
- 1932-
- 1944-
- 1936-2011
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Demme, Jonathan
- Le Mat, Paul
- Robards, Jason
- Steenburgen, Mary
- Kehoe, Jack
- Pollard, Michael J
- Reed, Pamela
- Coleman, Dabney
- Glover, John
- Napier, Charles
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc
- Runtime
- 95
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Hughes, Howard
- Comedy films
- Biographical films
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- Melvin and Howard, Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (DVD)
- Note
-
- Originally released as motion picture in 1980
- Special features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Control code
- ocm43594393
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (95 min.)
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- DV10923
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (Sirsi) ACY-9128
- System details
- DVD; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
- Video recording format
- laserdisc
- Label
- Melvin and Howard, Universal ; written by Bo Goldman ; produced by Art Linson and Don Phillips ; directed by Jonathan Demme, (DVD)
- Note
-
- Originally released as motion picture in 1980
- Special features: theatrical trailer; audio commentary with director Jonathan Demme and production designer Toby Rafelson; talent bios
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- monaural
- Control code
- ocm43594393
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (95 min.)
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- DV10923
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System control number
- (Sirsi) ACY-9128
- System details
- DVD; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs
- Video recording format
- laserdisc
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