Movie

F for Fake

“A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician.”

★ 7.4(363)19731h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Orson Welles, François Reichenbach
Release date: 1973-09-01
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: SACI

F for Fake — trailer

About F for Fake

F for Fake is a 1973 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach, starring Orson Welles, Oja Kodar and Elmyr de Hory. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 363 viewers. Below you can see where to watch F for Fake in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documents the lives of infamous fakers Elmyr de Hory and Clifford Irving. De Hory, who later committed suicide to avoid more prison time, made his name by selling forged works of art by painters like Picasso and Matisse. Irving was infamous for writing a fake autobiography of Howard Hughes. Welles moves between documentary and fiction as he examines the fundamental elements of fraud and the people who commit fraud at the expense of others.

Cast

Orson Welles

Self

Oja Kodar

The Girl

Elmyr de Hory

Self

Clifford Irving

Self

Laurence Harvey

Self

Edith Irving

Self

David Walsh

Self

Paul Stewart

Self

Richard Wilson

Self

Joseph Cotten

Self

Howard Hughes

Self (archive footage)

Richard Drewett

Self

Themes & keywords

artistmanipulationillusiondeceptionibizaessay filmforgeryforgertrickery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch F for Fake in Mexico?+

F for Fake is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is F for Fake on Netflix?+

F for Fake is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is F for Fake?+

F for Fake has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in F for Fake?+

F for Fake stars Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Elmyr de Hory, Clifford Irving and Laurence Harvey.

When did F for Fake come out?+

F for Fake is a 1973 movie directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach.

What genre is F for Fake?+

F for Fake is Documentary film.

Who directed F for Fake?+

F for Fake was directed by Orson Welles and François Reichenbach.