15+ True Stories That Inspired Epic Hollywood Films

Published on 06/06/2017
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Sully

When you’ve got a film that’s directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Todd Komarnicki, plus it’s based on a true story that has Tom Hanks as the lead character – you know you’re in for a darn good flick. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles, in 2009, had to land their aircraft with 155 passengers and crew on-board onto the Hudson River after both engines are disabled. Furthermore, all those on-board only suffer minor injuries and there are no casualties, heroic much? We’d say so.

"Sully" New York Premiere

Sully

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Pain & Gain

Pain & Gain tells the tale of the Sun Gym Gang, a group of bodybuilders turned criminals; whose charges include kidnapping, extortion, torture, and murder. Some events were changed but for the most part, it’s pretty accurate.

Pain Gain

Pain & Gain

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