The Hoax (1972)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.727 |
Directed By
Robert J. Anderson
Crew
Robert J. Anderson
Robert J. Anderson
Kevin Davis
Ray Martin
John Toll
Frank J. Urioste
TOP CAST
Bill Ewing
Cy McCarten
Frank Bonner
Clete Dempsey
Jacques Aubuchon
Chief Belkins
Sharon DeBord
Gracie
Don Dubbins
Sergeant O'Roherty
Harriet Gibson
Mrs. Petrucci
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