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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring John Cazale, ranked

John Cazale appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as The Godfather: Part II or Dog Day Afternoon.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where John Cazale 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.
The Godfather: Part II. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1969 book, The Sicilian
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The Sicilian
Mario Puzo, 1969
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The Godfather: Part II
Francis Ford Coppola, 1974

In 1950, Michael Corleone, the son of American Mafia Don Vito Corleone, is preparing to return home to America after his exile in Sicily. Don Croce and Michael’s father have allied to help the famous bandit Salvatore ‘Turi’ Guiliano escape Sicily and go with Michael to America.

The Deer Hunter. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Deer Hunter
Eric Corder, 1978
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The Deer Hunter
Michael Cimino, 1978

Three friends in Pennsylvania – Mike Vronsky, Steven Pushkov and Nick Chevotarevich – work in a steel mill and hunt for deer. They prepare to leave for military service in Vietnam. Mike and Nick make a final deer hunt. In Vietnam, the friends, along with other soldiers, are captured by the Viet Cong, and are forced to participate in a torturous game of Russian roulette while the jailers place bets.

Dog Day Afternoon. Poster of the 1975 movie and cover of the 1974 book
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Dog Day Afternoon
Patrick Mann (Leslie Waller), 1974
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Dog Day Afternoon
Sidney Lumet, 1975

On August 22, 1972, first-time crook Sonny Wortzik, his friend Salvatore Sal Naturile, and Stevie attempt to rob the First Brooklyn Savings Bank. The plan immediately goes awry when Stevie loses his nerve and flees, and Sonny discovers they have arrived after the daily cash pickup, finding only $1,100 in cash.