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  • Actors: Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye
  • Directors: Steven Spielberg
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, French, German
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Dreamworks Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 135 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001E5TJW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,799 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Based on the true story of Frank W Abagnale Jr, a gifted master of deception. Frank was able to use many guises including an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer in order to deceive people and hot on his heels was a FBI agent who was determined to bring him to justice...

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Leo's best role yet, 16 Oct 2004
By Kona (Emerald City) - See all my reviews
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Catch Me If You Can tells the incredible true story of a teenage runaway who finds himself alone in the big city and in need of a job. He uses his wit and creativity to live the good life, successfully posing as an airline pilot, physician, and lawyer, and cashing millions of dollars in bad checks, all before he is 18 years old!

Leonardo DiCaprio is utterly convincing as teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr. His considerable poise and confidence charm us immediately. Tom Hanks plays the stalwart FBI agent who chases Frank for years, forming an odd bond with him. Christopher Walken plays Frank's troubled father in his typically eerie style. There are many surprises and some chuckles along the way. This is a very enjoyable film about an amazingly resourceful young man. Enjoy!

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Catch Me If You Can, 22 Jan 2006
By Rich Milligan (Thatcham, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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“Catch me if you can” is an extremely enjoyable romp of a film that supposedly charts the brief con-man career of Frank Abagnale Jr who between the ages of 16 and 21 not only fraudulently obtained millions of dollars but conned his way into becoming an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. Whether the film is a totally accurate portrayal of Frank’s life or not I don’t really know, and as usual with this type of film, I suspect that some of the action has been exaggerated to make that story that little bit more exciting. That said any adjustments that have been made are well worth it as the film is pure entertainment for the duration.

Frank Abagnale Jr is a regular high school kid although when he changes school he decides that instead of taking the lessons he will give them instead and manages to pass himself off as a supply teacher for several months before someone detects his subterfuge. Devoted to his mother and father his parents divorce hits him very hard and shortly afterwards he runs away from home armed only with the cheque book his father gave him as a birthday present.

To give away much more of the plot and the escapades that Frank gets up to would be unfair and I’ll just say that if it wasn’t for the fact that the film is based on fact you would dismiss the possibilities of any of the action happen as sheer impossibility.

The film is almost perfectly cast, Leonardo DiCaprio is great as the charming Frank Jr and although his crimes are wrong and at times downright dangerous you can help but fall for the man’s charms. Tom Hanks is great value as the FBI agent sent to track Frank down and although his performance is more subdued. Mention also for the very fine Christopher Walken who puts in a most sympathetic performance as Frank’s father and for which he was rightly nominated for an Oscar and won a BAFTA.

The other great aspect of the film is the wonderful sights, sounds and fashions of the 1960s. The classy glamour of the airline industry is wonderful reproduced and is a joy to watch.

All in all a great classy movie that is not only enjoyable from an acting and story point of view but will leave you wondering for days how Frank actually managed to do all of it!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My review on Catch me if you can, 14 Jan 2007
By P. DATTA "Pritthijit Datta" (Stockton on Tees, Teesside) - See all my reviews
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Catch me if you can is a true story about a charming and devious con man Frank W Abagnale Jr who fakes his identity through various professions to obtain millions of dollars and was continuously chased by FBI. The movie is set in 1960's America, which is noticeable with the distinctive fashions, uniforms and music.

As the story is true, does it really reflect actual events of what happened concerning the fraudster? A small number of details may have been over-exaggerated, just to add amusement and entertainment to the movie. How he managed to obtain millions of dollars through deception and fake identity is really amazing and arouses curiosity. The FBI relentlessly chased him around America, no matter what the cost. But did they catch or did he continue to create havoc for the FBI? All will be revealed in the movie.

Overall, an enjoyable and entertainment movie to watch which is actually true, but question marks need to be raised about the truthfulness of the story. Like I say, I remain doubtful about. Fraud is still a major headache for police forces to combat. Over the years, there have been a large number of cases similar to the movie and an insight into how police force deal with the problem is clearly pointed out. The casting is solid with Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Walken. Just watch and judge what views and opinions you share about the movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Catch Me If You Can
I've always liked Tom Hanks but this was the first film I like with Leonardo DiCaprio, well recommended
Published 8 months ago by Mr. T. W. Westwater

4.0 out of 5 stars A genius who excelled at crime
Catch Me If You Can is a wonderful story and is partly based on the true life antics of Frank Abagnale Jr, a youth who ran away from a broken home and found his calling in cheque... Read more
Published 11 months ago by LXIX

5.0 out of 5 stars Tickles the Funny Bone!
Catch Me if You Can by Steven Spielberg is about a young man who was a brilliant master of deception. It is based on the real life exploits of Frank Abagnale, Jr. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Clayton

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing film!
Just one word...AMAZING.With very good acting from Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio as always. Frank Abagnale Jr. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Film King 365

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent true story
Leonardo Di Caprio (Gangs of New York) stars as Frank Abagnale Jr, a young man who runs away from home and successfully becomes a con artist, getting involved in different... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Stampy

4.0 out of 5 stars Slow Beginning Redeemed by the Second Half
Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) had an easy life in New York during the 1960's. He was the only child of his parents and his father (Christopher Walkin) made a decently... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mark Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb film based on a true story
Myself and my wife thoroughly enjoyed this film.It's fair to say the first 15mins are a little confusing with the story flicking from the present day to the past and then back... Read more
Published 22 months ago by sm

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
This, in my opinion, is Leonardo Di Caprio's best film yet! I am not a fan of his, and as a rule would not have watched the film, but I did because I am a big fan of Tom... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2004 by Dallas

5.0 out of 5 stars Great film a sure must watch!
The best word to describe this film is excellant because the film encorperates great acting with a great storyline. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2004 by fabriziomorreale

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