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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by John Curran, ranked
John Curran, known for works such as The Painted Veil or Tracks, 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 John Curran 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 Painted Veil
W. Somerset Maugham, 1925
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John Curran, 2006
On a brief trip back to London, earnest, bookish bacteriologist Walter Fane is dazzled by Kitty Garstin, a vain London socialite. When Walter discovers his wife’s infidelity, he seeks to punish her by threatening to divorce her on the grounds of adultery, if she doesn’t accompany him to a small village in a remote area of China.
Tracks
Robyn Davidson, 1980
movie vs book
John Curran, 2013
In 1977, a young Australian woman named Robyn Davidson set out from Alice Springs to trek across 2,700 kilometres of harsh desert of Western Australia to reach the ocean. Accompanied only by her dog and four camels, Davidson had no other purpose than to reach the ocean and find herself on a journey of self-discovery. National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan documents her journey.