Previous SnoopThe Paperboy Next SnoopMagic Mike Poppy / 28 January 2013 / Categories: Movie and TV Shows, Movie The Hoax The Hoax is a 2006 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström. The screenplay by William Wheeler is based on the book of the same title by Clifford Irving and focuses on the autobiography Irving supposedly helped Howard Hughes write. Many of the events Irving described in his book were changed or completely eliminated from the film, and the author later said, "I was hired by the producers as technical adviser to the movie, but after reading the final script I asked that my name be removed from the movie credits"Starring Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay HardenCLIFFORD IRVING DIDN'T LIKE THE SCRIPT BUT I DIDWhat a surprise from an older movie I'd never heard of.This film is based on a true story about an author Clifford Irving who ended up in jail for a Hoax he concocted in the early seventies regarding the rights to reclusive American billionaire, Howard Hughes, life story.I loved the film. Gere is unrecognisable as Clifford Irving and Alfred Molina, (Chocolat and An Education) is stunning as his side kick and partner in crime.The characters are complex and script engrossing, even if according to Irving there is quite a bit of Hollywood license taken in the accuracy of the story.It is amazing just from the standpoint of the guts it would take to attempt to pull something like this off. If you've not seen it, well worth watching if you like character driven films, extremely well acted (loosely) based on real life events.I'll be watching again for sure. Print Rate this snoop: No rating yet 9309 Rant or Rave?RaveProsBrilliant acting from GereConsDidn't see it soonerStoryExcellentActors PerformanceGoodCinematographyExcellentSoundtrackGood PoppyPoppy 28 year old london based interior decorator and blogger. Other snoops by Poppy Contact snooper Full biography Full biography I live with my boyfriend Reg and too rescue puppies in SW7. We like London life, walks in the park, street food, flea markets, markets in general, upcycling, salvage, arts and crafts, sewing and a little roof terrace gardening, mainly herbs and tomatoes. x Twitter Comments are only visible to subscribers. Contact author Message sent. Name: Please enter your name. Please enter your name. Email: Please enter a valid email address. Please enter a valid email address. Please enter your email. Subject: Please enter a subject Please enter a subject Message: Please enter the message. I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use. Please select if you agree. Please solve captcha Please solve captcha. Close x