The Hoax (1972)
Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!
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.
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Bill EwingCy McCarten
Frank BonnerClete Dempsey
Jacques AubuchonChief BelkinsSharon DeBordGracie
Don DubbinsSergeant O'RohertyKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · CrimeTheme affinityRansom · Los Angeles California · HoaxDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference925726Actor preference345689 · 311710 · 556231
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Frequently asked questions about The Hoax
What is The Hoax about?
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.
How long is The Hoax?
The Hoax has a runtime of 85 minutes.