Tonight on TV: It’s impossible to resist the credits of this stylish and profound film…and then Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks!

Released in theaters more than 20 years ago, Catch Me If You Can may not be Steven Spielberg’s most famous film, but it’s a real treat that will move you from laughter to tears. Good news: you can watch it tonight at home!

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The story behind this Catch Me If You Can movie that Steven Spielberg slyly slipped in by referencing one of his movies? It is that, in the sixties, the young Frank Abanale Jr., a master of the art of fraud.

Carl Hanratt, a seemingly tough FBI agent, makes it his priority to track down one of the ten most wanted men in the United States. But Abanale Jr. remains elusive for a long time…

police comedy wonder Stop me if you canAdapted from a true story, it’s a constant joy, carried by an incredible cast, including, of course, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks (but also the amazing Natalie Bay!).

Funny, funny and full of charm, the feature film is also moving, giving it a wonderful depth of soul.

This is definitely one of the difficulties, but also one of the successesStop me if you can : The film manages to play on a very wide range of emotions, moving from comedy to drama from one scene to another.

“It’s a thriller, a cat-and-mouse game, an action story and a family drama all at once”notes screenwriter Jeff Nathanson. “The film allowed me to explore all of this during a key period in Frank Abanieli’s life.”

Incredible credits

who discovered in theaters Stop me if you can Finally, be sure to remember its incredible opening credits, a little visual marvel that hasn’t aged a bit. Very graphic, highlighted by John Williams’ jazz tune, the opening of the film Steven Spielberg It stands out for its elegance. Delight on the retina signed by French Olivier Kunzel and Florence Degas.

For these first minutes, intended to pay homage to the animated titles that we can see in some of the works of the 60s, the duo took inspiration from the legendary American graphic designer Saul Bass, who especially created the cool and iconic titles of Sueurs. Psychosis.

Stop me if you canIt’s a “small” movie, but not much Steven Spielberg, can be seen tonight on W9. Watch if you can!

Tonight on W9 at 9.05pm.

Did you notice the little hidden details in Catch Me If You Can?