The Hoax(2006)
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
The Hoax Synopsis
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 (2006) is a comedy and drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, released on October 14, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden and Hope Davis. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 246 ratings.
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Writers:
- Clifford Irving, William Wheeler
- Producers:
- Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers, Leslie Holleran
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Yari Film Group, Miramax, The Mark Gordon Company, Syndicate Films
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,772,461
- Status:
- Released
The Hoax (2006) Trailer
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The Hoax Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Gere
as Clifford Irving
Alfred Molina
as Dick Suskind
Marcia Gay Harden
as Edith Irving
Hope Davis
as Andrea Tate
Julie Delpy
as Nina Van Pallandt
Stanley Tucci
as Shelton Fisher
David Aaron Baker
as Brad Silber
Mamie Gummer
as Dana
Željko Ivanek
as Ralph Graves
Eli Wallach
as Noah Dietrich
Myk Watford
as Sergent Daniels
John Bedford Lloyd
as Frank Mccullough
Key crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Clifford Irving and William Wheeler, produced by Mark Gordon, Betsy Beers and Leslie Holleran.
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The Hoax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 246 ratings.
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The Hoax – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hoax online?
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The Hoax (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hoax?
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The main cast of The Hoax (2006) includes Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden, Hope Davis and Julie Delpy. The film was directed by Lasse Hallström. 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 October 14, 2006 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Hoax worth watching?
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The Hoax (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 246 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hoax?
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Yes. The official The Hoax trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.