The Hoax, released in 2006, is an interesting film showcasing a biography and comedy genre. It is based on an event where a man called Clifford Irving sold a fabricated biography of Howard Hughes to a major publishing house in the 1970s. The individual characters were portrayed by various actors, including Richard Gere, Hope Davis, and Alfred Molina among many others.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot primarily in diverse locations within the United States, particularly in three separate parts of New York, notably in New York city, White Plains, and Armonk. Moreover, there were scenes filmed at Boat Pond in Central Park, Manhattan, as well as Pleasantdale Chateau, located in West Orange, New Jersey. The recording of this film began on the 1st of August, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Aaron Baker | Brad Silber |
| John Carter | Harold Mcgraw |
| Judi Barton | Marion |
| James Biberi | Mcgraw-Hill Security |
| Richard Gere | Clifford Irving |
| Hope Davis | Andrea Tate |
| Christopher Evan Welch | Albert Vanderkamp |
| Okwui Okpokwasili | Malika |
| Alfred Molina | Dick Suskind |
| Bob Wiltfong | Sporting Goods Salesman |
| William Fowle | Car Salesman |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Edith Irving |
| Julie Delpy | Nina Van Pallandt |
| Antonie Knoppers | Fredrick Van Pallandt |
| Carlton Wilborn | Bahamas Desk Clerk |
| Mamie Gummer | Dana |
| John Rothman | Puffy Man |
| Eric Yellin | Man in Blue Jeans |
| Daniel Okrent | Real Publisher #1 |
| Myk Watford | Sergent Daniels |
| Eli Wallach | Noah Dietrich |
| Zeljko Ivanek | Ralph Graves |
| Aurelio Lima | Cessna Pilot |
| Peter McRobbie | George Gordon Holmes |
| Milton Buras | Howard Hughes |
| Jeremiah Wiggins | Accountant |
| Stanley Tucci | Shelton Fisher |
| John Bedford Lloyd | Frank Mccullough |
| Susan Misner | Feral Girl #1 |
| Jennifer Layne Park | Feral Girl #2 |
| Michael Barkann | Nbc Reporter #1 |
| Ian O’Malley | Nbc Reporter #2 |
| Don Picard | Careful Man #2 |
| Tim Gallin | Careful Man #3 |
| Reid Lamberty | ABC Reporter |
| Jonathan Freeman | Thick Voice (voice) |
| James Riordan | Nasal Voice (voice) |
| Marceline Hugot | Talia Merton |
| Adam Auslander | Editor at Party |
| Stuart Margolin | Martin Ackerman |
| Ted Neustadt | D.A. Newman |
| Gregory Abbey | CBS Reporter (uncredited) |
| Mike Clemente | Hippy (uncredited) |
| Kaly Cordova | Chief Hotel (uncredited) |
| Dono Cunningham | Bookstore Patron (uncredited) |
| Marshall Factora | Mailman (uncredited) |
| Marc Fogel | Painter (uncredited) |
| Jon Frankel | AP Reporter (uncredited) |
| Charles Gemmill | Senior Editor / Executive (uncredited) |
| Shevy Gutierrez | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Howard Hughes | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Vivian Kalinov | Literary Agent |
| Ballroom Dancer | |
| Swiss Bank-Teller (uncredited) | |
| Dennis Karagovalis | Reporter #1 (uncredited) |
| Edward Kelahan | Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) |
| Judy Malka | Masquerade Dancer (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Marley | Jackie Kennedy (uncredited) |
| Caleb Mayo | Customer (uncredited) |
| Denis McKeown | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Dan Nainan | Cello Player (uncredited) |
| Richard Nixon | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Lisa Marie Palmieri | Socialite (uncredited) |
| Andrea Bertola Shaw | Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) |
| Alia Tarraf | Mother in Park (uncredited) |
| Cameron Taylor | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Paul Thornton | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Truitt | Clifford Irving’s Book Banquet Date (uncredited) |
| Ron Voz | Norman Mailer (uncredited) |
| Alyse Zwick | Coat Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Hoax is a blend of biography and comedy, directed by Lasse Hallström and written by William Wheeler and Clifford Irving.
- It had a run time of approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes.
- The film was released in Italy on the 20th of October, 2006.
- David Aaron Baker, John Carter, and Judi Barton were among many stars in the film.
- The film gained recognition, receiving one win and three nominations.
- It was reviewed by 77 users and 140 critics.
- Raul S. Julia acted as the Bike Messenger.
- Richard Gere played the role of Clifford Irving, the protagonist of the story.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: White Plains, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.03398620000001
- Longitude: -73.7629097
- Place ID: ChIJ2TWj4iKUwokRbPxbGhAEFFQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: White Plains, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Armonk, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.1264849
- Longitude: -73.71401949999999
- Place ID: ChIJd6-xgGi8wokRF7qkDo3dyRQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Armonk, NY 10504, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Boat Pond, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7658967
- Longitude: -73.9739293
- Place ID: ChIJAxWOxp9ZwokRRBVw2iHi1iA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: The Pond at Central Park, New York, NY 10019, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.8179898
- Longitude: -74.27024039999999
- Place ID: ChIJJ2olKWGqw4kRc7x4jD4mafM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 19 Bongart Dr, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
