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

John Standing appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as The Real Jane Austen or A Good Woman.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where John Standing 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 Real Jane Austen. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1884 book, The Letters of Jane Austen
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The Letters of Jane Austen
Jane Austen, 1884
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The Real Jane Austen
Nicky Pattison, 2002

This approach delves into the life of the woman behind well-known classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma through a visually rich representation. It offers a thorough biographical and psychological examination of the author, providing an understanding of what it was like for a woman to live in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

A Good Woman. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1893 book, Lady Windermere's Fan
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Oscar Wilde, 1893
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A Good Woman
Mike Barker, 2004

Set in 1930, the film opens in New York City, where femme fatale Mrs. Erlynne finds that she is no longer welcomed by either the high-ranking men she has seduced or the society wives she has betrayed. Leaving behind a chequered past, the giltzy divorcee travels to Italy’s sun-dappled Amalfi coast, where her appearance causes a stir amongst the visiting aristocracy.

Nightflyers. Poster of the 1987 movie and cover of the 1985 book
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Nightflyers
George R.R. Martin, 1985
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Nightflyers
Robert Collector, 1987

Nine misfit academics on an expedition to find the Volcryn, a mythic race of interstellar nomads, and the only ship available for the strange quest is the Nightflyer, a cybernetic wonder with a never-seen captain. Nine innocents are about to find themselves in deep space, trapped with an insane murderer who can go anywhere, do anything, and intends to kill them all.