The Hoax
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- Drama
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.
The Hoax is a 2006 comedy-drama based on the true story of Clifford Irving's audacious scheme to sell a fabricated biography of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes to a major publisher in the early 1970s. The film chronicles how Irving's con nearly succeeded before unraveling into a media spectacle. It stars Richard Gere as Irving and explores one of publishing's most notorious fraud cases.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Richard GereClifford Irving
Alfred MolinaDick Suskind
Marcia Gay HardenEdith Irving
Hope DavisAndrea Tate
Julie DelpyNina Van Pallandt
Stanley TucciShelton Fisher
David Aaron BakerBrad Silber
Mamie GummerDana
Željko IvanekRalph Graves
Eli WallachNoah Dietrich
Myk WatfordSergent Daniels
John Bedford LloydFrank Mccullough
Peter McRobbieGeorge Gordon Holmes
John CarterHarold McGraw
James BiberiMcGraw-Hill Security
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The Hoax Trailer (2006)
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The Hoax — frequently asked
When was The Hoax released?
The Hoax was released on October 14, 2006.
Is The Hoax based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real events of the early 1970s when Clifford Irving attempted to sell a fraudulent biography of Howard Hughes to a publishing company.
Where can I watch The Hoax?
The Hoax is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase or rental through digital retailers; availability varies by region and service.
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