The Terminal based on life of man living in airport terminal for more than a decade.

[Stepharoonie!]

When I first saw this preview for The Terminal from Steven Speilberg and starring Tom Hanks, I immediately thought of Merhan Karimi Nasseri. Believe it or not, this movie is loosely based on his story.

Many of you may not know who he is, but he has been stranded in a Paris airport (Charles de Gaulle airport) for more than a decade. You can read his story here:
Merhan Karimi Nasseri

 

[niks81]

OMG that is really true?? When I saw the preview I thought 'what a crazy plot!' LOL

 

[dumboiu]

Kind of sad though.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Originally posted by niks81
OMG that is really true?? When I saw the preview I thought 'what a crazy plot!' LOL

Yup, he's still living in the airport terminal today.

 

[Rajah]

Unbelievable.

 

[oldkicker]

I am really enjoying the partnership that Hanks and Speilberg seem to have formed and I'm looking forward to seeing this one.

Very interesting story, thanks for the link.

 

[minniecarousel]

Sad & strange story! Hard to believe.

 

[Poohbear123]

This movie looks good, and I will be seeing it, along with the Spiderman Movie coming out. I kind of thought it was based on a guy here in Miami, living at the Airport for about 2 years.

 

[CarolA]

I feel sorry for the real man, but I can't wait to see the movie. I travel a lot and there are times I feel like I live in the terminal!

 

[Micca]

How does security allow for this?

 

[zurgswife]

Thanks for the link...

 

[LUVDSNY04]

Thank you for the link. It was an interesting story but I do feel so sad for this man. I have been reading reviews of this movie and it does sound good.

Another good movie that will be out in June is "The Notebook" based on Nicholas Sparks novel. I have seen a preview of this movie and ladies you will need tissues.