In 1971, Clifford Irving, a struggling author, seeks to write Howard Hughes' autobiography after being rejected by McGraw-Hill. Against the backdrop of Nixon's re-election, Irving forges ahead, claiming Hughes' cooperation and using a stolen manuscript from a former associate. With his friend Richard Suskind's help, Irving navigates corporate greed and Hughes' reluctance to be in the public eye. Meanwhile, he must balance his marriage and the temptation of his former mistress, Nina van Pallandt.
The Hoax
The 1970s witnessed a literary controversy when Clifford Irving's fabricated biography of Howard Hughes was acquired by a prominent publishing company, triggering a widespread media sensation.
