The Hoax

Two guys become a nuclear power, open a secret Swiss bank account… and hold a city for ransom!

Title: The Hoax
Overview: 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.
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Release Date: 19 April 1972
Actors: Bill Ewing, Frank Bonner, Jacques Aubuchon, Sharon DeBord, Don Dubbins
Certification: PG
Genres: Comedy, Crime; IMDb