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Hoax (2006)  link to Hoax on IMDb  

Number: 746

cover Hoax

IMDb Rating:
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6.7/10 (15.1K votes)

Also known as: The Hoax

Country: United States, 116 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Director(s): Lasse Hallström

Storyline:
Early in 1971, McGraw-Hill passes on Clifford Irving's new novel. He's desperate for money, so, against the backdrop of Nixon's reelection calculations, Irving claims he has Howard Hughes's cooperation to write Hughes's autobiography. With the help of friend Dick Suskind, Irving does research, lucks into a manuscript written by a long-time Hughes associate, and plays on corporate greed. He's quick-thinking and outrageously bold. Plus, he banks on Hughes's reluctance to enter the public eye. At the same time, he's trying to rebuild his marriage and deflect the allure of his one-time mistress, Nina Van Pallandt. Can he write a good book, take the money, and pull off the hoax?

Cast:

David Aaron Baker Brad Silber
Judi Barton Marion
James Biberi Mcgraw-Hill Security
Richard Gere Clifford Irving
Hope Davis Andrea Tate

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

Location: Drawer 3 Slot 80

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1