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The Hoax

6.019721h 25mPGMovieComedyCrime

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.

DirectorRobert J. Anderson
WriterKevin Davis
ProducerRobert J. Anderson

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Cast · Directed by Robert J. Anderson

BEBill Ewing
Bill Ewing
Cy McCarten
FBFrank Bonner
Frank Bonner
Clete Dempsey
JAJacques Aubuchon
Jacques Aubuchon
Chief Belkins
SD
Sharon DeBord
Gracie
DDDon Dubbins
Don Dubbins
Sergeant O'Roherty
HG
Harriet Gibson
Mrs. Petrucci

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