The Hoax

The Hoax is a 2006 American drama film starring Richard Gere, 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. 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."

Plot

In 1971, publishing executives at McGraw-Hill express an interest in Clifford Irving's novel, Rudnick's Problem, although Fake!, his previous work about art forger Elmyr de Hory, had sold poorly. Irving believes he has a breakout work at last, only to be told that the publishing house has decided against releasing the book after a Life editor deems it unsatisfactory.

Vacationing with his friend and researcher Richard Suskind, Irving is ejected from his hotel at 1 a.m, when Howard Hughes arrives and demands the entire building be vacated. Returning to New York City to meet with his publishers, Irving is upset to find that he has been fobbed off onto one of the assistants. Irving storms into the board room, announces his new project will be the "book of the century", and threatens to take it elsewhere. He then struggles to come up with a suitable topic for his grandiose claim, rejecting numerous suggestions from Suskind. After seeing a magazine cover with Hughes, he makes him the subject of his book.

The Hoax (band)

The Hoax is an American Christian hardcore band, and they primarily play hardcore punk. They come from Anaheim, California. The band started making music in 2005, and their members are lead vocalist, Tyler Dunagan, lead guitarist, Ricky "Johnny Hoax" Madson, bassist, David Robledo, and drummer, Daniel "Danimal" Cathers, with their former bassist, Matt "Navajo Joe" Dreer. The band have released one extended play, Fight to Be Free, in 2009, with Thumper Punk Records. Their first studio album, Stumbling Through, was released in 2011 by Thumper Punk Records.

Background

The Hoax is a Christian hardcore band from the cities of Anaheim, California. Their members are lead vocalist, Tyler Dunagan, lead guitarist, Ricky "Johnny Hoax" Madson, bassist, David Robledo, and drummer, Daniel "Danimal" Cathers, with their former bassist, Matt "Navajo Joe" Dreer.

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in January 2005, with their release, Fight to Be Free, an extended play, being released by Thumper Punk Records on April 1, 2009. Their first studio album, Stumbling Through, was released on May 4, 2011, by Thumper Punk Records.