The Hoax
“Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert J. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Davis
- Original Score
- Ray Martin
- Original Title
- The Hoax
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- All-Scope International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert J. Anderson
Kevin Davis
Ray Martin
John Toll
Frank J. Urioste
Robert J. Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert J. Anderson
Director
Robert J. Anderson
Producer
John Toll
Director of Photography
Ray Martin
Original Music Composer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Kevin Davis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hoax
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Hoax includes Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord, Don Dubbins.
When was The Hoax released and how long is it?
The Hoax was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hoax?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hoax was composed by Ray Martin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoax?
The Hoax holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).