Question 1

What real-life FBI agent inspired Tom Hanks' character Carl Hanratty?

Accepted Answer

The FBI officer who chased Frank Abagnale Jr. was Joe Shea, who inspired Carl Hanratty. Tom Hanks met Shea and patterned his performance on him so perfectly that watching Hanks is virtually like watching Shea.

Question 2

Why did Steven Spielberg initially hesitate to cast Tom Hanks as Carl Hanratty?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg was initially reluctant to approach Tom Hanks, assuming he wouldn't be interested in a supporting part at this career stage. Hanks responded that a good part was a good part no matter the size.

Question 3

What surprising fact about the real Frank Abagnale Jr.'s TV appearance opens the film?

Accepted Answer

The film opens with a newly-filmed clip from 'To Tell the Truth' based on an actual episode where Frank was a guest. Not a single panelist correctly guessed he was the real Frank Abagnale Jr.

Question 4

What was the real Frank Abagnale Jr.'s initial concern about Leonardo DiCaprio playing him?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Which major award ceremonies recognized 'Catch Me If You Can' in 2003?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards in 2003, and also won a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award in 2002.

Question 6

What real-life FBI agent inspired Tom Hanks' character Carl Hanratty?

Accepted Answer

The FBI officer who chased Frank Abagnale Jr. and inspired Carl Hanratty was Joe Shea. Tom Hanks met Shea and patterned his performance on him so perfectly that watching Hanks is like watching Shea.

Question 7

Why did Steven Spielberg hesitate to cast Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can?

Accepted Answer

Steven Spielberg was initially reluctant to approach Tom Hanks about playing Carl Hanratty, assuming he wouldn't be interested in a supporting part. Hanks responded that a good part was a good part no matter the size.

Question 8

What real TV show clip opens the movie, and how accurate is it?

Accepted Answer

The movie opens with a newly-filmed clip from 'To Tell the Truth' based on an actual episode where Frank Abagnale Jr. was a guest. In that real episode, no panelist correctly guessed he was the real Frank Abagnale Jr.

Question 9

What did the real Frank Abagnale Jr. think about Leonardo DiCaprio playing him?

Accepted Answer

The real Frank Abagnale Jr. didn't think Leonardo DiCaprio was 'suave' enough to play him until he saw the results of DiCaprio's work in the film.

Question 10

Which major award ceremonies recognized Catch Me If You Can in 2003?

Accepted Answer

Catch Me If You Can was recognized at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards in 2003, as well as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards in 2002.

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