The Hoax(1972)
Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!
The Hoax Synopsis
Two scheming ne'er-do-wells find a lost nuclear weapon in the ocean near Los Angeles. They decide to light-heartedly try and blackmail the city by asking for money from each citizen. This arouses the attention of the local authorities.
The Hoax (1972) is a comedy and crime film directed by Robert J. Anderson, released on April 19, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon and Sharon DeBord. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert J. Anderson
- Writers:
- Kevin Davis
- Producers:
- Robert J. Anderson
- Cinematographer:
- John Toll
- Composer:
- Ray Martin
- Production:
- All-Scope International
- Status:
- Released
The Hoax Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Ewing
as Cy McCarten
Frank Bonner
as Clete Dempsey
Jacques Aubuchon
as Chief Belkins
- Sharon DeBord
Sharon DeBord
as Gracie
Don Dubbins
as Sergeant O'Roherty
- Harriet Gibson
Harriet Gibson
as Mrs. Petrucci
Key crew
Directed by Robert J. Anderson, written by Kevin Davis, produced by Robert J. Anderson.
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The Hoax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Hoax – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Hoax?
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The main cast of The Hoax (1972) includes Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord and Don Dubbins. The film was directed by Robert J. Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hoax released?
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The Hoax was released on April 19, 1972 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Hoax worth watching?
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The Hoax (1972) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.