CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 1h 22m · NR

Abel Raises Cain

80%(2)IMDbDocumentary

Filmmaker Jenny Abel explores the life and career of her father Alan Abel, known to many as "the world's greatest hoaxer."

Directed byJenny Abel, Jeff Hockett

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
January 23, 2005

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring

Alan Abel

Himself

Jeanne Abel

Herself

Jenny Abel

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Jenny Abel
Jeff Hockett
Written by
Jeff Hockett
Jenny Abel

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