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Cast Away (2000): Is the Movie Based on a True Story & Real Events?

Fans are curious to learn whether Tom Hanks’ Cast Away (2000) is based on a book or a true story. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the movie follows Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems analyst whose plane crash ...
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‘Cast Away’ Screenwriter Stranded Himself in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and More Fun Facts About the Film

In the film directed by Robert Zemeckis, Hanks plays FedEx exec Chuck Noland, who is the only survivor of a plane crash landing on a deserted island. Helen Hunt plays his girlfriend, Kelly. After the ...