10 Movies inspired by true stories in which the real protagonist appears among the actors

Making a film or television adaptation of a true story is always a big challenge for screenwriters, producers, directors and even the production team. Keeping the essence of the story and simultaneously making the story dynamic, interesting and fun can often cause some confusion between what is reality and what is fiction. Luckily, some movies hit the nail on the head, as they rely on the real people in the story as part of the creative process.

Today the awesome.club brings some films in which the real protagonist portrayed had a quick appearance.

Julia Roberts gave the world an extremely convincing performance in this film, which is why she won the Oscar for best actress. Her performance was so good and the film so well directed that Erin, the real person, decided to participate in the film. She is the waitress who quickly appears serving the actress and her children in a diner.

Catch Me If You Can is a very dynamic film directed by Steven Spielberg. In the story, Tom Hanks chases Frank Abagnale Jr., played by Leonardo DiCaprio. During the arrest of the main character, Frank himself appears on the scene as a policeman; that is, somehow, he ends up trapping himself.

Will Smith was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his moving performance in The Pursuit of Happyness. In the final scene of the film, when Will walks beside his son, we see him looking back and seeing a man walking. This is exactly the person played by Will, that is, Chris Gardner himself.

The story of O Golpista do Ano is so unusual that it seems to be fiction, but it was inspired by a true story. As proof, the real Phillip Morris, played in the film by the talented Ewan McGregor, makes a brief appearance, alongside actor Jim Carrey.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s incredible performance in The Wolf of Wall Street is still considered one of the best in history. Interestingly, the host who gives him an entrance in the final scene is the actual person the actor plays in the movie, namely Jordan Belfort himself.

Before the success of Joker, Todd Phillips stepped out of his comfort zone in the film Dogs of War, a production that portrays the true story of David Packouz (Miles Teller) and Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill). Interestingly, David Packouz himself briefly appears in the film singing a song.

Woody Harrelson was in charge of giving life to the fun Larry Flynt. Interestingly, who plays the judge who arrests the character is Larry himself, putting himself this time in the shoes of the one who judged him.

Tim Burton made a beautiful portrait of Margaret Keane and her artistic work in the movie Big Eyes. In one scene, Margaret herself makes a brief appearance sitting on a bench and quietly reading. Meanwhile, Amy Adams, the actress who plays her, paints one of her works.

Tom Hanks plays astronaut Jim Lovell, in the classic film that addresses the tragedy of the Apollo 13 mission. During the feature, Jim himself appears as a captain who says goodbye to the crew before the ship is launched.

Sean Penn won his second Oscar for his portrayal of activist Harvey Milk. Interestingly, who makes a cameo in the production is Cleve Jones, great companion of the protagonist in his cause, played in the film by actor Emile Hirsch.

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