Discussion » Catch Me If You Can, Frank Abagnale

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Posted by Sul, 17:34, 27th November 2002:
 

Title: Catch Me if You Can
Author: Frank Abagnale
Rating: 4/5

This is the true account of Frank Abagnale. Man who, before he was 21, had successfully ripped off banks around the world with various Check scams for a sum of $2.5 million! He also flew for free around the world impersonating a Pan Am co-pilot and worked as a pediatrition for 11 months.

When you read the book its hard to believe that this all happened but the FBI were on his tail and could verify that this larger than life, 5-year-story was all completely honest.

You end up routing for Frank as he cons and scams his way out of trouble and of course, into it. His escapes from the law are amazing and when you realise just how big this conmans balls are you cannot fail to be impressed.

A fantastic read!
I didnt know this until the end of the book but a film has just finished filimg in may and hopefully will be out soon: us.imdb.com/Title?0264464
Posted by cal, 23:52, 27th November 2002:
 
I've seen a trailer for it - it looks very cool
Posted by chris, 01:01, 28th November 2002:
 
Is that the one with Hanks and DiCaprio in?
Posted by cal, 08:03, 28th November 2002:
 
yup, that's the one