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The Terminal
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The web info on the new released movie The Terminal seems to state that it is an origional story, however, I have the distinct feeling that I have read a book (maybe 20 years ago) that had a similar story-line. Can anybody give me a clue as to whether I am imaging reading this book or not?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.i don't know about the book but i did see on the news that the film is based loosley on a true story. http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/08/27/the_terminal_2004_revi ew.shtml
The Terminal was loosely based on the experiences of Merhan Karimi Nasseri (who believe it or not is *still* stuck at Charles de Gaulle aiport after 18 years!). It has been reported that he was paid a few hundred thousand dollars for his story.
There was also a French film made about 10 years ago called Tomb�s du Ciel (again, loosely) based on the same guy.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108359/
He was also 'used' in a low-budget 'mockumentary', "Here to Where" (2001)
http://www.adelaidefilmfestival.org/97cee86b95b3395b11b7b221 91955ab8/films/details/26