Plot
Early in 1971, the publishing company McGraw-Hill passes on Clifford Irving's new novel. He's desperate for money, so, against the backdrop of Nixon's reelection calculations, Irving claims he has Howard Hughes's cooperation to write Hughes's autobiography. With the help of friend Richard Suskind, Irving does research, lucks into a manuscript written by a long-time Hughes associate, and plays on corporate greed. He's quick-thinking and outrageously bold. Plus, he banks on Hughes's reluctance to enter the public eye. At the same time, he's trying to rebuild his marriage and deflect the allure of his one-time mistress, Nina van Pallandt. Can he write a good book, take the money, and pull off the hoax?
Written by
William Wheeler, Clifford Irving
Directed by
Lasse Hallström
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Bob Yari Productions, The Mark Gordon Company, Miramax, Yari Film Group
Languages
English
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations