Number: 224

Storyline:
Biopic of billionaire Howard Hughes, starting with his early filmmaking years as owner of RKO studios but mostly focusing on his role in designing and promoting new aircraft. Hughes was a risk-taker spending several fortunes on designing experimental aircraft and eventually founding TWA as a rival to Pan AM airlines owned by his great rival Juan Trippe. When Trippe's politico Senator Ralph Owen Brewster accuses Hughes of being a war profiteer, it's Hughes who gains the upper hand. Hughes also had many women in his life including a long relationship with actress Katharine Hepburn. From an early age however, Hughes was also germophobic and would have severe bouts of mental illness.

Cast:

Leonardo DiCaprio Howard Hughes

Cate Blanchett Katharine Hepburn

Kate Beckinsale Ava Gardner

John C. Reilly Noah Dietrich

Alec Baldwin Juan Trippe

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Book 5 Page 10

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1