The Hoax (R)

Quicklook Rating★★★½

synopsis

The writer Clifford Irving nearly pulled off one of the most audacious media scams in history when his "autobiography" of Howard Hughes was published. Irving claimed the book was based on in-person interviews with the reclusive billionaire, but they were, in fact, completely bogus.

MovieGoer Review

An intellectual property caper fueled by the smarmy deceit of Richard Gere and Alfred Molina, The Hoax is an enjoyable character piece before splitting personalities in the last act.

Story

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synopsis

The writer Clifford Irving nearly pulled off one of the most audacious media scams in history when his "autobiography" of Howard Hughes was published. Irving claimed the book was based on in-person interviews with the reclusive billionaire, but they were, in fact, completely bogus.

MovieGoer Review

An intellectual property caper fueled by the smarmy deceit of Richard Gere and Alfred Molina, The Hoax is an enjoyable character piece before splitting personalities in the last act.

Story

We've seen the Oscar-worthy a... MORE