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Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can

The true story of a real fake.

20028.02h 21m

Overview

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Jeff Nathanson, Stan Redding, Frank Abagnale Jr.
Produced by Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes
Box OfficeBudget: $52.0MRevenue: $352.1M

Top Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

Frank Abagnale Jr.

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Carl Hanratty

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Frank Abagnale

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Roger Strong

Nathalie Baye

Nathalie Baye

Paula Abagnale

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Brenda Strong

James Brolin

James Brolin

Jack Barnes

Brian Howe

Brian Howe

Earl Amdursky

Frank John Hughes

Frank John Hughes

Tom Fox

Steve Eastin

Steve Eastin

Paul Morgan

Themes & Keywords

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About Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can is a drama, crime film released in 2002 exploring themes of fbi, con man, biography, based on true story, con artist, chameleon. Directed by Steven Spielberg, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken. A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

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