Howard Hughes: The Man & The Madness DVD

Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (1905-1976) was a billionaire businessman, a pioneer of aviation, and an award-winning film producer. He dabbled in politics and developed the first flying boat, the push-up bra, and the automatic hospital bed. He was adept at turning his hobbies into lucrative industries. Yet despite all his successes, he had no true friends or family. His obsessive-compulsive disorders increased, as he cut himself off from the outside world. When he passed away in 1976, it was a sad end to an amazing life and an unrivaled business powerhouse. This MPI original production takes a look at the rise and fall of the Hughes empire. Through archival footage, newsreels, and interviews with the few people who had contact with him, unravel some of the mysteries surrounding one of the richest men of the 20th century. Approximately 98 minutes. Formatted for Region 1 (U.S. and Canada). Made in U.S.A.