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F for Fake
Directed by Orson Welles
1973•1h 29m•NR•★ 7.7
Documentary
Synopsis
Orson Welles explores the slippery nature of art, authenticity, and deception through the intertwined stories of master art forger Elmyr de Hory, hoax biographer Clifford Irving, and Howard Hughes. A dazzling, lightning-paced meta-cinematic essay film.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorOrson WellesFrançois Reichenbach
WriterOrson WellesFrançois Reichenbach
CinematographyFrançois Reichenbach
MusicMichel Legrand
Principal CastOrson WellesSelf
Oja KodarThe Girl
Clifford IrvingSelf
Laurence HarveySelf
Paul StewartSelf
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Elmyr de HorySelfEI
Edith IrvingSelfDW
David WalshSelfTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 29m (89 mins)
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DirectorOrson Welles
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
CountryFR, IR, DE
StudioLes Films de l'Astrophore • Planfilm
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