, CNBC takes a look at the people who’ ve inspired such movie adaptations as “Erin Brokovich”, “Wild” and “Catch Me If You Can”.
Superhero blockbusters. Brightly-colored fairytales. High-speed car chases. These are just some images conjured up when we think of Hollywood movies.
Every once in a while however, everyday individuals will become the inspiration for a motion picture and their stories will go on to entertain hundreds of thousands of cinemagoers.
With the help of IMDB and Box Office Mojo, CNBC takes a look at the people who’ve inspired such movie adaptations as “Erin Brockovich”, “Wild” and “Catch Me If You Can”.
