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Based on/inspired by true events (in progress)
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Even though there really was no chainsaw wielding maniac named Thomas Hewitt, this film is definitely inspired by the real man Ed Gein.
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2213
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Raging Bull (1980)
Based on the story of Jake Lamotta, the former boxing world middleweight champion.
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362
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Breach (2007)
Based on the story of former FBI Agent Robert Hanssen, who spied for Russian and Soviet intelligence services against the United States for over 20 years.
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4362
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Based on the story of Henry Hill, a former American mobster, showing him from his early days, and on.
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Munich (2005)
Based on the 1972 Munich massacre of Israeli Olympic athletes.
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3441
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The Aviator (2004)
Based on Howard Hughes, a former Aviator, film producer, engineer, industrialist, and philanthropist, who was one of the wealthiest men in the world. He became famous in the late 1920's when he made films such as Scarface, Hell's Angels, and The Outlaw.
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344
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Invincible (2006)
Based on the inspiring true story of Vince Papali, who played on the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976-1978.
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