The Amazing Howard Hughes 1977
What is The Amazing Howard Hughes?
The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 American made-for-television biographical film about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes. Released in the United States on April 13, 1977, the drama is classified as a television movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 215 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 13, 1977
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~215 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Roger Gimbel Productions, EMI Television
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The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 American made-for-television biographical film about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes. Released in the United States on April 13, 1977, the drama is classified as a television movie. The production is based on the book titled Howard: The Amazing Mr. Hughes, written by Hughes' business partner Noah Dietrich. The film features a cast that includes actors Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, and Tovah Feldshuh. Categorized as a drama and TV movie with a running time of three hours and thirty-five minutes, the project explores the life of the famous American figure through the source material provided by his former business associate.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Amazing Howard Hughes worth watching?
The Amazing Howard Hughes holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Amazing Howard Hughes and when was it released?
The Amazing Howard Hughes is a feature film with a runtime of 215 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Amazing Howard Hughes?
The Amazing Howard Hughes was directed by William A. Graham.
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