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The Hoax

The Hoax

# Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!
Comedy   Crime
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1972-04-19
⌚ Running Time: 85 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.0

Beloved Cast

Bill Ewing original image
Cy McCarten
Bill Ewing
Frank Bonner original image
Clete Dempsey
Frank Bonner
Jacques Aubuchon original image
Chief Belkins
Jacques Aubuchon
Sharon DeBord original image
Gracie
Sharon DeBord
Don Dubbins original image
Sergeant O'Roherty
Don Dubbins
Harriet Gibson original image
Mrs. Petrucci
Harriet Gibson

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