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The Hoax

R20061h 56mLasse Hallström
IMDb 6.7 · Metacritic 70

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"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story."

In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.

ComedyDrama
Flying1970sFake IdentityBiography

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hoax (2006) about?

In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.

Who stars in The Hoax?

The Hoax stars Richard Gere (Clifford Irving), Alfred Molina (Dick Suskind), Marcia Gay Harden (Edith Irving), Hope Davis (Andrea Tate), Julie Delpy (Nina Van Pallandt). The film was directed by Lasse Hallström.

How long is The Hoax?

The Hoax has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is The Hoax worth watching?

The Hoax holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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