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Why Steven Spielberg Almost Didn't Direct Catch Me If You Can
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scrn loglineA surprising story behind the making of the Spielberg classic 'Catch Me If You Can'beat sheet- Before Spielberg took the helm, the film was nearly directed by A-lister Tom Hanks, who had to pass due to scheduling conflicts
- The original script was a darker, grittier take on the real-life story of con man Frank Abagnale, but Spielberg put his signature feel-good spin on it
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Why Steven Spielberg Almost Didn't Direct Catch Me If You Can
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)
scrn logline
A surprising story behind the making of the Spielberg classic 'Catch Me If You Can'
beat sheet
- Before Spielberg took the helm, the film was nearly directed by A-lister Tom Hanks, who had to pass due to scheduling conflicts
- The original script was a darker, grittier take on the real-life story of con man Frank Abagnale, but Spielberg put his signature feel-good spin on it
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Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Frank Abagnale, Catch Me If You Can