The Great Hip Hop Hoax(2013)
Get rich or try lying.
The Great Hip Hop Hoax Synopsis
GET RICH OR TRY LYING Foul-mouthed Californian hip hop duo Silibil n' Brains were going to be massive. But no-one knew the pair were really amiable Scotsmen, with fake American accents and made up identities. This documentary tells the audacious tale of how two lads from Dundee duped the record industry and nearly destroyed themselves. When their promising Scottish rap act was branded 'the rapping Proclaimers' by a scornful record industry, friends Billy Boyd and Gavin Bain reinvented themselves as Los Angeles homeboys. The lie was their golden ticket to a record deal and a dream celebrity life. A stranger-than-fiction true account of fractured friendship, the pressure of living with lies and the legacy of faking everything in the desperate pursuit of fame. Truth, lies and the legacy of faking everything in the desperate pursuit of fame.
The Great Hip Hop Hoax (2013) is a documentary, comedy and music film directed by Jeanie Finlay, released on June 26, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Gavin Bain and Billy T. Boyd. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeanie Finlay
- Writers:
- Jeanie Finlay
- Producers:
- Jeanie Finlay, Al Morrow
- Production:
- Met Film Production, Glimmer Films
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Jeanie Finlay, written by Jeanie Finlay, produced by Jeanie Finlay and Al Morrow.
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The Great Hip Hop Hoax – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Hip Hop Hoax online?
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The Great Hip Hop Hoax (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, DOCSVILLE, True Story and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Hip Hop Hoax?
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The main cast of The Great Hip Hop Hoax (2013) includes Gavin Bain and Billy T. Boyd. The film was directed by Jeanie Finlay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Hip Hop Hoax released?
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The Great Hip Hop Hoax was released on June 26, 2013 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Great Hip Hop Hoax worth watching?
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The Great Hip Hop Hoax (2013) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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