F for Fake
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F for Fake

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

7.4 1973 89m 4 min read
Documentary

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.

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Top Cast

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Self

O

Oja Kodar

The Girl

E

Elmyr de Hory

Self

Clifford Irving

Clifford Irving

Self

Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Self

E

Edith Irving

Self

D

David Walsh

Self

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Self

R

Richard Wilson

Self

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Self

Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

Self (archive footage)

R

Richard Drewett

Self

A

Alexander Welles

Self

Gary Graver

Gary Graver

Self

Andrés Vicente Gómez

Andrés Vicente Gómez

Self

J

Julio Palinkas

Self

C

Christian Odasso

Self

Françoise Widhoff

Françoise Widhoff

Self

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

Self

William Alland

William Alland

Self

F for Fake (1973) has become one of the most talked-about documentary films, and this guide covers everything you need before you press play. Led by Orson Welles and Oja Kodar, the film balances spectacle with character. Read on for the full plot overview, the cast and crew, critical reception, and answers to the questions fans ask most.

What is F for Fake about?

The narrative of F for Fake unfolds like this: 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.

Rather than rushing, the film lets tension build naturally, trusting the audience to keep up. The tagline — "A magician is just an actor playing the part of a magician." — captures that tone perfectly. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

Who stars in F for Fake?

F for Fake is anchored by Orson Welles, Oja Kodar, Elmyr de Hory, and Clifford Irving, working under the direction of Orson Welles. Each performance brings a different texture to the film.

The script comes from François Reichenbach, whose writing keeps the dialogue sharp. You can trace the full credits and filmographies on IMDb and TMDB.

F for Fake Hindi dubbed — dual audio guide

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How F for Fake was received

F for Fake currently holds a 7.4/10 audience score based on 363 ratings, a strong mark that reflects how strongly it connects with its target audience. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

The consensus is clear: this is a film that knows exactly what it wants to be.

Watch F for Fake free in HD

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Why you should watch F for Fake

There are plenty of documentary titles competing for your attention, so why this one? Strong visuals, a confident score, and characters you actually care about do the heavy lifting.

At roughly 89 minutes, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Discussion threads tracked via Google Trends show steady, lasting interest.

Final verdict on F for Fake

F for Fake is the kind of documentary film that justifies the hype. Backed by a 7.4/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Add it to My List, hit play, and tell us what you thought below.

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