Kim Peek: The Real Life Inspiration Behind Rain Man

25/04/2018 5 min
Kim Peek: The Real Life Inspiration Behind Rain Man

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Kim Peek, the real-life inspiration for the 1988 film 'Rain Man' starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Despite having an IQ of 87, Kim Peek possessed incredible abilities, such as reading entire books in under an hour and effortlessly recalling vast amounts of information. Discover how Peek’s unique talents inspired screenwriter Barry Morrow to create the iconic character of Raymond in 'Rain Man.'

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