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Catch Me if You Can

Duration: 2 hours, 13 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ThreeLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Steven Spielberg movie based on a true story.

When high school student Frank Abagnale Jr's parents decide to get a divorce, he runs away with just $25 to his name. Determined to get back the money his destitute father owes the IRS, he starts cashing false cheques. Before too long, Frank earns well over a million dollars and starts impersonating airline pilots, eventually becoming the subject of a worldwide manhunt led by the FBI's Carl Hanratty, who is determined to get his man. Show less

Contributors

Frank Abagnale Jr:
Leonardo DiCaprio
Carl Hanratty:
Tom Hanks
Frank Abagnale Sr:
Christopher Walken
Roger Strong:
Martin Sheen
Paula Abagnale:
Nathalie Baye
Brenda Strong:
Amy Adams
Jack Barnes:
James Brolin
Earl Amdursky:
Brian Howe
Paul Morgan:
Steve Eastin
Special Agent Witkins:
Chris Ellis
Assistant Director Marsh:
John Finn
Cheryl Ann:
Jennifer Garner
Miggy:
Amy Acker
Composer:
John Williams
Director of photography:
Janusz Kaminski

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