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 makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Acting
DiCaprio's boyish con man vs. Hanks' endearing straight man.
Direction
Spielberg at his most playful—Whip pans, split screens, pure joy.
Score
John Williams' jazzy cat-and-mouse theme is instantly iconic.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Leonardo DiCaprio
Frank Abagnale Jr.
Tom Hanks
Carl Hanratty
Christopher Walken
Frank Abagnale
Martin Sheen
Roger Strong
Nathalie Baye
Paula Abagnale
Amy Adams
Brenda Strong
James Brolin
Jack Barnes
Brian Howe
Earl Amdursky
Frank John Hughes
Tom Fox
Steve Eastin
Paul Morgan
Chris Ellis
Special Agent Witkins
John Finn
Assistant Director Marsh
Jennifer Garner
Cheryl Ann
Nancy Lenehan
Carol Strong
Ellen Pompeo
Marci
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Frank Abagnale makes a cameo as the French police officer who arrests DiCaprio—talk about full circle.
Spielberg made this while processing his own parents' divorce; the film's father-son ache is deeply personal.
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