Watched The Hoax starring Richard Gere. It's based on the true story of Clifford Irving, an author who submits forged contracts to publishing giant McGraw Hill, claiming that he has been given the exclusive rights to ghost-write Howard Hughes' autobiography. They fork over the dough, no problem, but then he has to come up with wackier and wackier antics to perpetuate the lie.

It was well-written and well-acted. Alfred Molina, as Irving's best friend and researcher, gives a very good performance. Marcia Gay Harden, as his long-suffering wife, is simply annoying. I'd cheat on this woman, too.

I do recommend the film, though, if only to see Richard Gere as a brunette. wink


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