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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Antonio Fargas, ranked

Antonio Fargas appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Conrack or Firestarter.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Antonio Fargas appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Conrack. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1972 book, The Water is Wide
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The Water is Wide
Pat Conroy, 1972
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Conrack
Martin Ritt, 1974

The real-life tale of Pat Conroy, a compassionate and idealistic white teacher who educates a class of underprivileged black children in a remote school setting.

Firestarter. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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Firestarter
Stephen King, 1980
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Firestarter
Mark L. Lester, 1984

College students Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participate in an experiment where they are given a dose of a low-grade hallucinogen called LOT-6. While the other participants suffer side-effects, the experiment gives Vicky and Andy telepathic abilities; Vicky can read minds and Andy can control others to do and believe what he wants, though the effort gives him nosebleeds, limiting this power.