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Catch Me If You Can (2002): Film vs Book
Film · 2002 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks
About the film
A young con man and an FBI agent in a long chase.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the real story with changes for the screen.
Read or watch first?
The book is the memoir behind it.
What the book gives you
Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale
A fast, entertaining story of boldness and charm.
Who will like it: Readers who like true stories of cheeky con artists.