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[last lines] Carl Hanratty:
There's impressions on every line... looks like the original amount was for $60... Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
[walks up and takes magnifier]
Mind if I take a look? Carl Hanratty:
[looks up]
Cashed in Flagstaff a week ago. Cost the bank $16,000. Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
It's a real check. Carl Hanratty:
Yeah. Yeah, it's been washed. The only thing original is the signature. Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
But it's perfect, Carl. I mean, this isn't hydrochloride or bleach. Carl Hanratty:
No. Something new. Maybe a nail polish remover where the acetone removes the ink that's not been printed? [long pause] Carl Hanratty:
How did you do it, Frank? How did you cheat on the bar exam in Louisiana? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
I didn't cheat. I studied for two weeks and I passed. Carl Hanratty:
Is that the truth, Frank? Is that the truth? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
I'll bet this guy steals checks out of mailboxes. He washes off their names and he puts on his own. Carl Hanratty:
You're saying he's a local? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
Well, if it were me, you know, I'd call the bank first... check out the balance... Carl Hanratty:
Make sure There's enough money in there to make it worth your while... Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
You know, Carl, I think this guy's pretty smart. [Carl laughs] Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
Now, all we have to do is catch him
There's impressions on every line... looks like the original amount was for $60... Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
[walks up and takes magnifier]
Mind if I take a look? Carl Hanratty:
[looks up]
Cashed in Flagstaff a week ago. Cost the bank $16,000. Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
It's a real check. Carl Hanratty:
Yeah. Yeah, it's been washed. The only thing original is the signature. Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
But it's perfect, Carl. I mean, this isn't hydrochloride or bleach. Carl Hanratty:
No. Something new. Maybe a nail polish remover where the acetone removes the ink that's not been printed? [long pause] Carl Hanratty:
How did you do it, Frank? How did you cheat on the bar exam in Louisiana? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
I didn't cheat. I studied for two weeks and I passed. Carl Hanratty:
Is that the truth, Frank? Is that the truth? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
I'll bet this guy steals checks out of mailboxes. He washes off their names and he puts on his own. Carl Hanratty:
You're saying he's a local? Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
Well, if it were me, you know, I'd call the bank first... check out the balance... Carl Hanratty:
Make sure There's enough money in there to make it worth your while... Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
You know, Carl, I think this guy's pretty smart. [Carl laughs] Frank Abagnale, Jr.:
Now, all we have to do is catch him
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Movie Summary
Barely 21 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.

