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.
Director: Robert J. Anderson
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 19, 1972
Cast
- Bill Ewing - Cy McCarten
- Frank Bonner - Clete Dempsey
- Jacques Aubuchon - Chief Belkins
- Sharon DeBord - Gracie
- Don Dubbins - Sergeant O'Roherty
- Harriet Gibson - Mrs. Petrucci
Screenplay
Music: Ray Martin
Cinematography: John Toll
Editing: Frank J. Urioste
Production: All-Scope International
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ransom, los angeles, california, hoax, h bomb
More Films by Director: Robert J. Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Hoax?
- The Hoax was directed by Robert J. Anderson.
- Who stars in The Hoax?
- The Hoax stars Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord, Don Dubbins, Harriet Gibson.
- How long is The Hoax?
- The Hoax has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Hoax?
- The Hoax is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Hoax produced?
- The Hoax was produced in United States of America.