

The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977, English. Directed by William A. Graham.
The Amazing Howard Hughes is a 1977 television movie about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes, based on the book by Hughes' business partner Noah Dietrich. The film starred Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, and Tovah Feldshuh.
- Runtime
- 3h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- William A. GrahamDirector
- Tommy Lee JonesHoward Hughes
- Ed FlandersNoah Dietrich
- James HamptonWilbur Peterson
- Tovah FeldshuhKatharine Hepburn
- Lee PurcellBillie Dove
- Jim AntonioGeorge
- Sorrell BookeFiorello LaGuardia
- Marty BrillLewis Milestone
- Marla CarlisJane Russell
- Denise GalikShirley Whitehead
- Howard HessemanJenks
- Roy EngelProduction Manager
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Gay
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The Amazing Howard Hughes runs 215 minutes (3h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Amazing Howard Hughes on?
The Amazing Howard Hughes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Amazing Howard Hughes?
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Who directed The Amazing Howard Hughes?
The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) was directed by William A. Graham and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Ed Flanders, James Hampton.