The Hoax

Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!

The Hoax — Plot

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.

• Release date
• April 19, 1972
• Runtime
• 85 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Crime
• Director
• Robert J. Anderson

The Hoax — Cast

Bill Ewing Cy McCarten Frank Bonner Clete Dempsey Jacques Aubuchon Chief Belkins

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Sharon DeBord Gracie Don Dubbins Sergeant O'Roherty

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Harriet Gibson Mrs. Petrucci