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The Hoax
The Hoax
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The Hoax

1972
1h 25m
Comedy
Crime

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 25m

Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Apr 19, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Robert J. Anderson
Robert J. Anderson
Production
All-Scope International
All-Scope International
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Bill Ewing

Bill Ewing

Cy McCarten

Frank Bonner

Frank Bonner

Clete Dempsey

Jacques Aubuchon

Jacques Aubuchon

Chief Belkins

Sharon DeBord

Gracie

Don Dubbins

Don Dubbins

Sergeant O'Roherty

Harriet Gibson

Mrs. Petrucci

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