Men of Honor. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Men of Honor
David Robbins, 2000
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George Tillman Jr., 2000

A biographical drama film. The true story of Carl Brashear, the first African American U.S. Navy diver, and his remarkable journey to overcome racial discrimination and physical challenges to achieve his dreams.


The Great Santini. Poster of the 1979 movie and cover of the 1976 book
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The Great Santini
Pat Conroy, 1976
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Lewis John Carlino, 1979

Bull Meechum is an enthusiastic Marine pilot nicknamed the Great Santini, who grapples with family challenges on the home front, especially with his mistreated teenage son.


U-571. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the book novelization
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U-571
Max Allan Collins, 2000
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Jonathan Mostow, 2000

A U.S. Navy Captain and his crew are just beginning to enjoy 48 hours of leave when they receive word to immediately return to duty. On a top-secret assignment, they must disguise themselves as Nazis and infiltrate a severely damaged Nazi U-boat. Once on board, they are to steal the Nazi’s top-secret decoding device and sink the sub before the Germans catch on to what’s really happening.


The Lords of Discipline. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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The Lords of Discipline
Pat Conroy, 1980
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Franc Roddam, 1983

In 1960s America, an African American cadet gains entry into a seemingly esteemed military academy, setting off a wave of corruption within the system that another cadet is determined to reveal.


All Saints. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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All Saints
Michael Spurlock, 2017
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Steve Gomer, 2017

The movie portrays the remarkable true account of Michael Spurlock, a former salesman who became a pastor, and the small church he was tasked with closing down. The story follows their journey as they join forces with a community of refugees from Southeast Asia, taking a bold gamble to lay the groundwork for a hopeful future that may be the salvation they all need.


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


Poodle Springs. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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Poodle Springs
Raymond Chandler, Robert B. Parker, 1989
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Bob Rafelson, 1998

Marlowe, who is in his middle age, has gained a few pounds and a new wife named Laura, a wealthy heiress, in 1963. The couple resides in a home that Laura’s father gave them in Poodle Springs, California, near the Nevada line. Marlowe is released after being falsely accused of murder thanks to Laura, and he is then recruited to find a gambler who owes $100,000. Marlowe discovers a blackmail plot involving stripper Lola while looking into the lowlife photographer Larry Victor.


Daredevil. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1964 comic book
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Daredevil
Stan Lee, Bill Everett, 1964
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Mark Steven Johnson, 2003

Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer who lives in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, where he runs a firm with best friend Franklin Nelson. The accident enhanced Matt’s other senses and gave him sonar to see via sonic vibrations. When Nikolas tries to end his relationship with Fisk, the mobster hires the Irish hitman Bullseye, who has preternatural aim, to kill him.


Daredevil. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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Daredevil
Greg Cox, 2003
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Mark Steven Johnson, 2003

Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer who lives in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, where he runs a firm with best friend Franklin Nelson. The accident enhanced Matt’s other senses and gave him sonar to see via sonic vibrations. When Nikolas tries to end his relationship with Fisk, the mobster hires the Irish hitman Bullseye, who has preternatural aim, to kill him.


Hangman's Curse. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 2001 book
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Hangman's Curse
Frank E. Peretti, 2001
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Rafal Zielinski, 2003

In the dimly lit halls of Rogers High School, a dreadful force has been unleashed. With mounting fear, a family of investigators goes undercover, only to realize that you cannot obliterate something you cannot locate. As a lethal power claims students, Nate and Sarah Springfield and their two teenage children strive to safeguard the student body from the enigmatic forces at play—and from their own biases.


Hangman's Curse. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 2002 book, Nightmare Academy
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Nightmare Academy
Frank E. Peretti, 2002
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Rafal Zielinski, 2003

In the dimly lit halls of Rogers High School, a dreadful force has been unleashed. With mounting fear, a family of investigators goes undercover, only to realize that you cannot obliterate something you cannot locate. As a lethal power claims students, Nate and Sarah Springfield and their two teenage children strive to safeguard the student body from the enigmatic forces at play—and from their own biases.