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THE TRUE STORY OF A FAKE

ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG TEAMS UP WITH OSCAR NOMINEE LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND TWO-TIME ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER TOM HANKS IN...

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

DREAMWORKS' CERTIFIED BOX OFFICE HIT DEBUTS ON VHS AND DVD MAY 6TH, 2003

DOUBLE DISC DVD TREATS AUDIENCES TO A PERSONAL LOOK AT TODAY'S HOTTEST CAST AND CREW AT WORK WITH CANDID BEHIND-THE-SCENES AND NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN INTERVIEWS




One of the year's most acclaimed hits, DreamWorks' CATCH ME IF YOU CAN checks in on VHS and DVD on May 6, 2003. Academy Award®-winning director Steven Spielberg, Oscar® nominee Leonardo DiCaprio and two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks engage in an intriguing game of cat-and-mouse based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception, Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. Featured on over 65 "Top 10" critics' lists, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN recently received Oscar® nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Christopher Walken) and Best Original Score (John Williams). The double-disc DVD gives viewers a very personal look at this star-studded production, opening with footage of a never-before-seen Spielberg tradition of toasting new cast members (in this case, DiCaprio) into the "film crew family." Giving viewers the feeling that they are part of the super-charged 56-day production, the DVD programs feature candid all-new interviews and exclusive footage that captures the infectious on-set energy that helped make this film such a unique entertainment experience. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is priced to own for as low as $19.95 on DVD. The VHS is available for rental.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN DVD FEATURES

The double disc CATCH ME IF YOU CAN DVD gives viewers a very personal look at this star-studded production. Featuring distinctive DVD menus that emulate the tone of the film's visually arresting opening credit sequences created by Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Deygas, the DVD includes the following programs:

• Catch Me If You Can: Behind The Camera: This insightful featurette chronicles what happens when Oscar®-winning director Spielberg rolls the camera. The DVD program gives viewers the feeling that they are part of the super-charged 56-day production through candid all-new interviews with cast and crew that capture the essence of Spielberg's infectious storytelling style and the talent's unique and inventive acting techniques.
  
  
• Cast Me If You Can: The Casting Of The Film: This program provides an illuminating look at the film's talent and the rich characters they portray, including interviews with DiCaprio (Frank W. Abagnale, Jr.) and Hanks (Carl Hanratty), as well as the film's supporting cast including Christopher Walken in his Oscar®-nominated performance, (Frank Abagnale, Sr.), Nathalie Baye (Paula Abagnale), Martin Sheen (Roger Strong), Amy Adams (Brenda Strong), and Jennifer Garner (Cheryl Ann).
  
  
• Frank Abagnale: Between Reality And Fiction: An in-depth look at the real Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. that chronicles how he -- as a runaway teenager, without so much as a high school diploma -- managed to pass himself off as an airline pilot, a doctor, a lawyer, and a college professor, all while cashing millions of dollars in fraudulent checks.
  
  
• Scoring Catch Me If You Can: Honored with an Oscar®-nomination for Best Original Score, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN teams legendary composer John Williams and Spielberg for their 20th filmmaking collaboration. Detailing how the film's progressive jazz score was a departure in style, Williams discusses his inspiration for creating the sleek retro theme that perfectly sets the mood of the story and its era.
  
  
• The FBI Perspective: The film's FBI consultant gives an insider's view into the trials and tribulations of tracking bank fraud, forgeries, check kiting and elusive "paperhangers."
  
  
• In Closing: As the production comes to a close, this program features the talent recounting their roles and unique experiences on the set, plus behind-the-scenes footage of the last scenes shot. Viewers complete their on-set visit when director Steven Spielberg calls out, "Cut, print, it's a wrap."
  
  
• Theatrical Trailer, Photo Gallery, Filmographies, Production Notes, Cast Bios and more.
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  CATCH ME IF YOU CAN SYNOPSIS
  
  Based on the autobiography of a brilliant young master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN stars Oscar®-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio and two-time Academy Award®-winning Tom Hanks in one of the year's most acclaimed hits!
  
  From three-time Oscar®-winning director Steven Spielberg, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the extraordinary true story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. who successfully passed himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and a doctor -- all before his 21st birthday! Joel Siegel of "Good Morning America" declares, "Movies don't get much more fun than this!" while the Associated Press hails this incredible tale as "the most flat-out-fun movie of the year!"
  
  DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners -- Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films; network and cable television programming; home video entertainment; records; books, toys; and consumer products.
  
  - 2002 Academy Award® nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Christopher Walken) and Best Original Score (John Williams)
  - 1998 Academy Award® for Best Director (SAVING PRIVATE RYAN); 1993 Academy Awards® for Best Picture and Best Director (SCHINDLER'S LIST) - 1993 Academy Award® nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE)
  - 1995 Academy Award® for Best Actor in a Leading Role (FORREST GUMP); 1994 Academy Award® for Best Actor in a Leading Role (PHILADELPHIA)
  
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  CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
  
  DVD Price: $19.95 (M.A.P.) Widescreen and Pan & Scan
  VHS Price: Rental
  Street Date: May 6, 2003
  Running Time: 141 minutes
  MPAA Rating: PG-13 (some sexual content and brief language)
  Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital; English 2.0 Dolby Surround; French 5.1 Dolby Digital; English DTS Digital Surround
  Subtitles: DVD available with French, English, and Spanish subtitles; VHS available in English and Spanish subtitles
  Closed Captioned