Mind-Blowing Films That Are Based on Real People

Catch Me if You Can

Although this story may feel like it's stranger than fiction, Frank Abagnale Jr. was a real person, and he actually did what the movie depicted. Young Leonardo DiCaprio plays the legendary con-man Frank Abagnale Jr., who became famous for impersonating a doctor, lawyer, airline pilot, cementing his status as one of the world's greatest check-forgers in history. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.