12 Great Movie Duos That Were Based On Real Life Events

9. Catch Me If You Can (Frank Jr. & Carl, Frank Jr. & Frank Sr.)

9 Catch Me If You Can From Agent Barry Allen to their confrontation in France, the truth that steadily reveals itself between Frank Abagnale Jr. and Carl Hanratty as their chase progresses€”and how Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks respectively play it€”makes Catch Me If You Can more endearing than it ever needed to be. Spielberg really captured the essence of the relationship on this one, bringing new empathy to something audiences have seen so many times before. Christopher Walken's role as Frank Abagnale Sr. also gets an honorable mention in this movie. In a handful of scenes, both Abagnales paint a vivid picture of an incredibly close bond, from lighthearted, charming, and suave to downright heartbreaking, and most of it is achieved through the stellar acting of both Leo and Walken. And this movie really is a lot of fun along the way.
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Ian Boucher is many things when he is not writing for WhatCulture.com -- explorer, friend of nature, and librarian. He enjoys stories of many kinds and is fascinated with what different mediums can bring to them. He has developed particular affections for movies and comic books, especially the ones that need more attention, taking them absolutely seriously with a sense of humor. He constantly strives to build his understanding of the relationships between world cultures, messages, and audiences.