The Hoax
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story."
Originally released in 2006. The Hoax is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lasse Hallström.
Starring Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, and Marcia Gay Harden
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (226 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.8M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,772,461
Production Companies
- Yari Film Group
- Miramax
- The Mark Gordon Company
- Syndicate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hoax about?
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.
Who directed The Hoax?
The Hoax was directed by Lasse Hallström.
How long is The Hoax?
The Hoax has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Hoax released?
The Hoax was released on October 14, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hoax?
The main cast of The Hoax includes Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden, Hope Davis, Julie Delpy.
Is The Hoax worth watching?
The Hoax has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 226 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.