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 tracks down and catches a young con artist who successfully impersonated an airline pilot, doctor, assistant attorney general and history professor, cashing more than $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in 26 countries.
Written by Anonymous
According to costume designer Mary Zophres, 'Leonardo di Caprio' has 100 costume changes throughout the film.
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Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as goofs:
In several scenes, Agent Hanratty uses the "Weaver Stance" when holding a handgun. This is particularly evident when he first meets Secret Service Agent "Barry Allen" in the hotel room. Although not widely used until the 1970s, the "Weaver Stance" was first developed during the 1950s, so Hanratty could have known it.
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Quotes
Earl Amdursky:
[while Carl is setting the trap for Frank at the Miami airport]
Why won't he just take a taxi to New York or Atlanta? Carl Hanratty:
Because *I'm* not in New York. *I'm* not in Atlanta. See more »
Crazy Credits
In the closing credits, Brian Howe is listed as playing "Tom Fox" and Frank John Hughes is listed as playing "Earl Amdursky". However in the film, Howe played Amdursky and Hughes played Fox.
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"Un Poco Adagio"
from Piano Concerto No. 11 in D Written by Joseph Haydn Performed by Leif Ove Andsnes & The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra Courtesy of EMI Classics Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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