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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Genre:
Biography / Comedy / Crime / Drama (more)
Tagline: The true story of a real fake. (more)
Plot Outline: 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. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments:
Witty con man.
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User Rating:
 
7.6/10 (53,133 votes)
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for some sexual content and brief language.
Runtime:
141 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English / French
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
DTS / Dolby Digital / SDDS
Certification:
Malaysia:U / Iceland:L / Argentina:13 / Australia:M / Brazil:12 / Canada:PG / Chile:14 / Finland:K-7 / France:U / Germany:6 (bw) / Hong Kong:IIA / Netherlands:12 / New Zealand:M / Norway:7 / Peru:14 / Philippines:PG-13 / Singapore:PG / South Korea:15 / Spain:7 / Sweden:7 / Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) / Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) / Switzerland:12 (canton of Bern) / Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) / Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) / UK:12A / USA:PG-13 (certificate #39409) / Greece:K-13
Trivia:
Until he saw the results of Leonardo DiCaprio's work, the real Frank Abagnale Jr. didn't think DiCaprio was "suave" enough to play him.
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Goofs:
Anachronisms: In several scenes, Agent Hanratty is seen using what is known generally as the "Weaver Stance" when holding a handgun. This is particularly evident When he first meets Secret Service Agent "Barry Allen" in the hotel room. Most of the movie takes place during the 1950s and/or 1960s. The "Weaver Stance" was only first developed during the 1950s, and was not taught widely until the late 1970s or early-1980s.
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Quotes:
Frank Abagnale Sr.:
You know why the Yankees always win, Frank?
Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
'Cause they have Mickey Mantle?
Frank Abagnale Sr.:
No, it's 'cause the other teams can't stop staring at those damn pinstripes.
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 10 wins
&
16 nominations
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User Comments:
13 out of 16 people found the following comment useful:-
Witty con man., 24 January 2003
Author:
jotix100 from New York
From the opening credits design we get in the mood of this very entertaining
film. They create the tone for what will follow. Steven Spielberg is in rare
form directing this movie that doesn't have a dull moment.
Mr. Spielberg has found a perfect actor to fill the shoes of the con man
with the perfect casting of Leonardo DiCaprio. It's very easy to see why all
the women fall prey of this charmer. He was a fast talker and a slick
operator. He exudes charisma to fill another couple of movies.
It's a welcome sight to have Mr. DiCaprio working in a vehicle that shows
his talent as Frank Abagnale, a man of many faces. He plays a game of
hide-and-seek throughout the movie with Hanratty, the FBI agent that is in
his trail. Tom Hanks shows great assurance and gusto with this character. Of
course, the DiCaprio magnetism dominates the action with the many ironic
twists and the miraculous and narrow escapes he pulls with an aplomb that's
bewildering to the Feds, who are on his tail all the time.
The minor roles are equally important. Christopher Walken as the father
starts out as the prototype of the con man, but he's too decent to do wrong;
his business fails eventually. His marriage to Natalie Baye, the fine French
actress, ends in divorce because obviously she hates being married to a
loser.
The action doesn't stop for one moment. This film is great fun to watch with
the winning combination Mr. Spielberg assured hand gives us this time out.
Mr. Spielberg can thank the genial Mr. DiCaprio who responds obviously to
his direction and makes this con man endearing even when he is committing
crimes.
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