Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 biographical crime film directed by Steven Spielberg. It's based on the true story of real-life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., who successfully impersonated an airline pilot, doctor, and lawyer. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the lead role and Tom Hanks co-stars as FBI Agent Carl Hanratty.
Catch Me If You Can
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- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Release Date
- December 25, 2002
- Studio(s)
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Distributor(s)
- DreamWorks Distribution
- Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio , Tom Hanks , Christopher Walken , Martin Sheen , Nathalie Baye , Amy Adams , James Brolin , Brian Howe
- Writers
- Frank Abagnale Jr. , Stan Redding , Jeff Nathanson
- Runtime
- 141 Minutes
- Budget
- $52 million
Summary
Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 biographical crime film directed by Steven Spielberg. It's based on the true story of real-life con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., who successfully impersonated an airline pilot, doctor, and lawyer. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the lead role and Tom Hanks co-stars as FBI Agent Carl Hanratty.
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