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After a rollercoaster of cons and woven tales, Abagnale's world came crashing down. The film presents the cat-and-mouse dynamic between him and the FBI agent; however, the real-life agent after whom Tom Hanks’ character was modeled, Joseph Shea, was just one among many who sought to catch Abagnale. The realities of his capture paint a different picture than the cinematic display: Abagnale was finally brought down in France, not due to the relentless pursuit by the FBI, but rather by being reported to local police by an ex-girlfriend.