Published 15:19 IST, March 24th 2020
Leonardo DiCaprio's blockbuster movies that were based on books
Leonardo DiCaprio has been a part of many films that were based on books. Here is a list of some of the best films that were adapted from books.
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Leonardo DiCaprio rose to stardom in his teens back in 1990s. He made it to Hollywood A-list with blockbuster films like Titanic. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of most versatile actors in Hollywood. Over years, he has been a part of many memorable films like Inception, Blood Diamond, Shutter Island, etc. Here is a list of Leonardo DiCaprio’s films that are based on books.
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Leonardo DiCaprio's movies
Great Gatsby
Great Gatsby released in 2013 and it was based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 vel of same name. movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as lead character Jay Gatsby. film had a great visual appeal and Leonardo was praised for his portrayal of Jay Gatsby by audience as well as critics. Great Gatsby is one of many movies of actor that are still remembered for his stellar performance.
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Wolf of Wall Street
Wolf of Wall Street is a memoir by a famous former stockbroker and trader Jordan Belfort. It was later adapted into a film of same name. film was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Leonardo DiCaprio as lead character of Jordan Belfort. film was a biographical black comedy crime film.
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Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can is originally a book that is based on early life exploits of a former con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. con artist, reportedly cashed in $2.5 million while he impersonated being a pilot. book was later adapted into a film of same name by director Steven Spielberg. film starred Leonardo DiCaprio as protagonist and Tom Hanks as an FBI nt chasing him.
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Shutter Island
film is one of mind-bending films by Leonardo DiCaprio. film released in 2010 and is a neo-ir psychological thriller that is directed by Martin Scorsese. film is based on Dennis Lehane's 2003 vel of same name. film received positive reviews from critics and was also a box office success.
15:19 IST, March 24th 2020