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Tom Hanks has been one busy thespian of late, but he’s also made a big showing in the haberdashery category. Between “Road to Perdition” and “Catch Me If You Can,” Hanks is making millinery a force to be reckoned with at the box office. Here’s how the hats rack up.
“Road to Perdition”
Headliner:
Mobster Michael Sullivan (Hanks) being chased by Jude Law.
Headgear:
1930s Stetson.
First Appearance:
In car going to Irish wake.
Dead Giveaway:
Mobsters love ‘em.
Under His Hat:
A mustache.
Nattiest When:
Dripping with rainwater.
Hat Trick:
Can tilt brim, causing waterfall of rain to pour out.
Check It, Please:
Wears hat when
whacking enemies.
Etiquette Points:
Removes hat upon meeting mob enforcer Frank Nitti (Stanley Tucci).
Wear and Tear:
Shoots up a street full of bad guys.
Head to Head:
Let’s face it, villain Paul Newman wears a fedora better.
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“Catch Me If You Can”
Headliner:
FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks) chasing Leonardo DiCaprio.
Headgear:
1960s snap-brim.
First Appearance:
A cartoon during opening credits.
Dead Giveaway:
G-men love ‘em.
Under His Hat:
Flip-up shades.
Nattiest When:
Dripping sarcasm.
Hat Trick:
Can tell dirty joke while turning into the driveway of the Tropicana Motel.
Check It, Please:
Wears hat when working Christmas Eve.
Etiquette Points:
Removes hat upon entering counterfeit factory run by DiCaprio.
Wear and Tear:
Crashes an engagement party at house of DiCaprio’s prospective in-laws.
Head to head:
Christopher Walken looks worse in any fedora.
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