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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Freddie Francis, ranked
Freddie Francis, known for works such as The Day of the Triffids or Golden Rendezvous, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 Freddie Francis movies and TV series based on existing source material. 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.
The Day of the Triffids
John Wyndham, 1951
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Steve Sekely, Freddie Francis, 1963
A shower of meteorites produces a glow that blinds anyone that looks at it. As it was such a beautiful sight, most people were watching, and as a consequence, 99% of the population go blind. Chaos results when experimental plants escape and start attacking people! The Triffids are killing!
The Golden Rendezvous
Alistair MacLean, 1962
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Ashley Lazarus, Freddie Francis, 1977
The Caribbean Star, a combination cargo ship and floating casino is hijacked by terrorists led by Luis Carreras, who installs an atomic bomb, holding both the passengers and the bomb hostage, hoping to exchange them for the gold bullion on a U.S. Treasury ship. However, First Officer John Carter, Susan Beresford, and Dr. Marston join forces to foil the plan.