Tom Hanksis an undeniably versatile actor.
He doesnt just play a character he becomes them.
Even more interesting, there are common themes between these roles.
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Hanks has starred in two films about the Cold War and collaborated with directorSteven Spielbergon three.
And, in almost every movie within this realm of film, Hanks played a hero.
FromBridge of SpiestoCaptain Phillips, this is every movie where Tom Hanks played a real person, ranked.
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Travers novel,Mary Poppins, to the big screen.
Hanks performance was well-revered, which makes sense for the actors reputation.
The story centers on the tense negotiations between Walt Disney and P.L.
A compelling drama that explores the challenging process of bringing “Mary Poppins” to the silver screen. The story centers on the tense negotiations between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers, the author of the Mary Poppins series, who is initially resistant to Disney’s adaptation. Through flashbacks, the film reveals Travers' childhood and the inspiration behind her beloved character, shedding light on her protectiveness over her work
Travers, the author of the Mary Poppins series, who is initially resistant to Disney’s adaptation.
Objectively,Colonel Tom Parker is a terrible man.
At least that is whatElvispresented to viewers.
This is a rare role for Hanks, in that viewers are meant to despise his character.
This plot in itself offers enough excitement.
Charlie Wilsons Warprovides a poignant perspective on how the decisions of lawmakers and our government affect those they serve.
This is what the biopic,A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, seeks to explore.
Taking on an iconic figure like Mister Rogers can be difficult.
The man is a national treasure, in many ways.
The movie focuses specifically on Mr. Rogers and Lloyd Vogel.
Tom Hanks stars as Fred Rogers alongside Matthew Rhys as Lloyd Vogel.
With the support of her editor, Ben, the two utilize their journalistic experience against all odds.
Facing immense pressure, journalists from The Washington Post risk their careers to expose a massive government cover-up.
Bridge of Spiesis a dramatic movie fueled by legal and ethical dilemmas.
Once again, Spielberg and Hanks had a summer blockbuster on their hands.
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Tom Hanks stars in the 2015 historical drama based on the true story.
These details help the film maintain credibility and add to the overall drama of the biopic.
More than that,Sullys calm demeanor is a notable factor in the safe landing of Flight 1549.
The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Hanks captured this perfectly, as well as portraying the humbleness of Sully Sullenberger.
Captain Phillips needed to remain collected in dire circumstances; he was simply an everyday American.
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Based on actual events, Charlie Wilson’s War is a biographical comedic drama that stars Tom Hanks as the titular U.S. Representative. The film follows the Congressman as he spearheads Operation Cyclone, the program that helped the Afghani people during the Soviet-Afghan War, with Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, originally titled You Are My Friend, is a biopic on Fred Rogers, the iconic host of the beloved TV series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The movie focuses specifically on Mr. Rogers and Lloyd Vogel. Tom Hanks stars as Fred Rogers alongside Matthew Rhys as Lloyd Vogel.
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Facing immense pressure, journalists from The Washington Post risk their careers to expose a massive government cover-up. Led by editor Ben Bradlee and publisher Kay Graham, they race against time to publish the Pentagon Papers, uncovering decades of government secrets and challenging the limits of press freedom.
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Directed by Steven Spielberg, Bridge of Spies follows American lawyer James Donovan, who is recruited by the CIA to negotiate the release of a U.S. Air Force pilot who was shot down over the Soviet Union. Tom Hanks stars in the 2015 historical drama based on the true story.
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NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
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When pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight’s passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless.
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The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
