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Everyone knows the American actor Tom Hanks. He starred in such masterpieces of cinema as “The Green Mile”, “Outcast”, “Terminal”, etc. While still at school, the boy showed interest in stage life – he participated in school scenes, and after graduating from an educational institution he entered the university in California, where he began to study dramatic art.
Very quickly, Tom Hanks began to appear on TV, acting in series, thanks to which Ron Howard noticed him and invited him to star in the comedy Splash.
Tom Hanks has a huge number of excellent roles. We just have to choose a movie with his participation and enjoy watching it. Let’s do that?
We bring to your attention a list of the top 10 best movies starring Tom Hanks.
10 The Cursed Way (2002)
The plot of the movie “Cursed path» non-standard. Here the main character – the mafia, loses his authority. Chicago, during the Great Depression. Sullivan Sr. works for gangsters, but his family does not know about it.
One day, his curious son sneaks into his car. When Michael’s father arrives on the scene, Peter sees what he is really doing – his father is eliminating unnecessary witnesses. Due to the fact that his son saw what he should not have, the boy is in danger. Can Michael Sullivan save his family or are they doomed?
9. The Da Vinci Code (2006)
«The Da Vinci Code” is a very interesting adventure film. Riddles in it are scattered everywhere, but the main characters, of course, are able to solve them!
The duties of Professor Robert Langdon include the study of symbols. When he ends up in the Louvre, a mysterious murder occurs … It is suspected that its author is the professor himself, but he did not commit this crime.
Together with the granddaughter of the murdered museum curator, the professor is trying to get to the bottom of the truth… It turns out that Sophia’s grandfather witnessed a terrible secret that members of the secret order kept for many centuries. So why was the curator of the museum killed?
8. Secret Dossier (2017)
Thriller “Secret dossiertells the story of the brave journalists from The New York Times and The Washington Post who declassified Pentagon papers on the Vietnam War. The idea for the film was taken from real events.
Katherine Graham is the first woman to serve as publisher of The Washington Post. Working with Ben Bradley, editor, they are racing against the New York Times for the right to expose the secrets that the state has carefully hidden for 30 years.
Journalists will have to rally to tell the world the truth, but their freedom and careers are at stake. Will the world know the truth?
7. Outcast (2000)
You won’t find a more dramatic plot – Tom Hanks as Chuck in the film “Outlaw“It turns out on a desert island, and his only friend becomes a ball, to which he named Wilson.
A plane crash happens, Chuck managed to survive, but fate threw him on a desert island … He still does not know that he will have to stay on this island for many years. Sometimes his life becomes unbearable, that he already loses hope of salvation and even thinks about suicide.
However, once on the island, he began to look differently at the time allotted to him for life … When Chuck returns back to civilization, he realizes that everything has completely changed … How much has being away from civilization changed the main character?
6. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
«Catch me if you can“- a film about talented scammers, based on real events.
Frank changed many specialties: he worked as a doctor, was a lawyer and even a pilot! He is a real master of deceit and fraud – with outstanding abilities and an extraordinary mind, Frank managed to masterfully transform into other people and forge documents. On counterfeit checks, he managed to get a lot of money – millions of dollars …
FBI Agent Carl Hanratty would give anything to bring Frank to justice, but he’s always one step ahead of the detective… Will anyone be able to catch Frank?
5. Captain Phillips (2013)
Thriller “Captain Fillipsis based on real events that happened in 2009. Be sure to watch this movie, Captain Phillips has a lot to learn.
Off the coast of Africa, several Somali pirates are trying to seize the container ship MV Maersk Alabama. They take Captain Phillips prisoner. For several days he spent in the most difficult conditions, but, fortunately, was released as a result of a rescue operation by US troops. How has the life of the captain changed after this terrible event?
4. Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump is a collective image, an example of the “American dream”. The film was based on the novel by Winston GroomForrest Gump”, but the movie differs significantly from the book. However, all historical events, including assassination attempts on presidents and the Vietnam War, are real things.
A fantastically harmless, open and even feeble-minded person suddenly becomes a famous football player, war hero and also a businessman. This man turns into a billionaire, but his character does not change – he remains the same kind and completely unsophisticated.
Forrest can take whatever he wants from life, but he still loves one girl he was friends with in high school. But mutual feelings come to him too late … Are you interested in this story? Then watch the movie “Forrest Gump”.
3. Terminal (2004)
Tom Hanks did a great job in his role. The absurdity of the situation in which the protagonist finds himself is seasoned with almost complete ignorance in terms of the English language.
Victor Navorsky leaves for New York by plane. While he is “in the sky”, a state revolution happens in his homeland. Once at the international airport, he cannot enter the United States, so he must spend his time on the bench, waiting for the end of the war in his homeland. Wandering for days, weeks, and even months at the airport, Victor finds friends and even love…
But what to do when an official considers you a bureaucratic mistake that needs to be eliminated? Learn from the movieTerminal».
2. Save Private Ryan (1998)
The military drama impresses with talented acting. Movie “Saving Private Ryan» is truly perfect, it should be watched by every movie fan.
John Miller gets a difficult task – with a squad of only 8 people, he must step into enemy territory to find Private James Ryan, whose brothers died at the same time on the battlefield.
The command decided that Ryan must definitely return home, but in order to find him, the soldiers will have a very difficult time … Will they be able to find Ryan’s soldier?
1. Green Mile (1999)
«The Green Mile“- an excellent movie that every person who calls himself a cinephile is simply obliged to watch. This is the movie you most likely want to add to your collection.
A prisoner is brought to Cold Mountain Prison who is accused of killing two girls. He is of a large build and looks menacing, but at heart he is a very sensitive and kind person who simply could not kill anyone. Coffey is next to the real killers on death row.
The shift supervisor, Paul Edgecomb, never experienced negative emotions towards Coffey, and always defended him. John Coffey discovered an unusual gift in himself and helped Paul recover from a terrible disease, but there is a rule, and an innocent Coffey is sentenced to death by electric chair … Why is it that, due to a mistake, the innocent are responsible for a crime that they did not commit?