

Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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. It stars Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, and Marcia Gay Harden. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 243 votes.

Richard Gere
Clifford Irving

Alfred Molina
Dick Suskind

Marcia Gay Harden
Edith Irving

Hope Davis
Andrea Tate

Julie Delpy
Nina Van Pallandt

Stanley Tucci
Shelton Fisher

David Aaron Baker
Brad Silber

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The Hoax stars Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden, and Hope Davis, and was directed by Lasse Hallström.
The Hoax has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.
The Hoax was released in 2006.
The Hoax is a comedy and drama film.
The Hoax holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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