The Duellists. Poster of the 1977 movie and cover of the 1908 book, The Duel
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The Duel
Joseph Conrad, 1908
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Ridley Scott, 1977

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.


The Duellists. Poster of the 1977 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Duellists
Gordon M. Williams, 1977
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Ridley Scott, 1977

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.


Dead Man's Walk. Poster of the 1996 TV series and cover of the 1995 book
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Dead Man's Walk
Larry McMurtry, 1995
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Yves Simoneau, 1996

Set in the early 1840s, the show follows the adventures of two young Texas Rangers, Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae. The story unfolds as the two embark on a perilous journey from Texas to Santa Fe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and the complexities of the Texas frontier.


Last Stand at Saber River. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1959 book
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Last Stand at Saber River
Elmore Leonard, 1959
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Dick Lowry, 1997

As America recovers from the Civil War, Paul Cable returns home to Texas after being away from his family for years while fighting for the Confederacy. His wife, Martha, is a strong-willed frontier woman whose independence makes her a force in and of herself. Upon her husband’s unexpected return, she once again devotes herself to being his wife, but resents him for having left her and their children behind.


The Old Man & the Gun. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2003 book, The Old Man and the Gun
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The Old Man and the Gun
David Grann, 2003
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David Lowery, 2018

Career criminal Forrest Tucker, a wanted man for two years since his daring escape from San Quentin State Prison in 1978, has just robbed another bank. While evading police, the 74-year-old charmer comes across a woman on the side of the road with car trouble and stops to give the appearance of assisting.


The Power of the Dog. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1967 book
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The Power of the Dog
Thomas Savage, 1967
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Jane Campion, 2021

The year is 1925. The Burbank brothers are wealthy ranchers in Montana. At the Red Mill restaurant on their way to market, the brothers meet Rose, the widowed proprietress, and her impressionable son Peter. Phil, one of the brothers, will end up launching a campaign against the young widow when she unexpectedly marries his brother and comes to live on the ranch.


The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1951 book
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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Carson McCullers, 1951
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Simon Callow, 1991

In a small Georgian community, Miss Amelia, a solitary bootlegger, reigns supreme. However, her disposition and benevolence shift upon the arrival of two men, Marvin Macy (her former spouse) and Cousin Lymon (a small, humpbacked individual asserting to be Miss Amelia’s relative).


A Thousand Acres. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1991 book
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A Thousand Acres
Jane Smiley, 1991
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Jocelyn Moorhouse, 1997

Upon the retirement of an aging father, he bequeaths the prosperous family farm to his three daughters. However, this seemingly generous gesture sets off a chain reaction of explosive events that loom over the family, posing a threat to their unity and potentially tearing them apart forever.


Cowboys & Aliens. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 comic book, Cowboys and Aliens
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Cowboys and Aliens
Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, Fred Van Lente, Andrew Foley, Dennis Calero, Luciano Lima, 2006
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Jon Favreau, 2011

In 1873 New Mexico Territory, a man awakens injured in the desert with a strange metal bracelet attached to his left wrist and no memory. Percy’s father, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, a ruthless cattle baron, arrives with armed men and demands Percy be released. During the standoff, alien ships begin attacking the town.


Cowboys & Aliens. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Cowboys and Aliens
Joan D. Vinge, 2011
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Jon Favreau, 2011

In 1873 New Mexico Territory, a man awakens injured in the desert with a strange metal bracelet attached to his left wrist and no memory. Percy’s father, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, a ruthless cattle baron, arrives with armed men and demands Percy be released. During the standoff, alien ships begin attacking the town.


Wild Bill. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1986 book, Deadwood
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Deadwood
Pete Dexter, 1986
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Walter Hill, 1995

At Wild Bill Hickok’s funeral, his friend Charley Prince explains his final days in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Calamity Jane mourns him especially.Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.


Wild Bill. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1980 book, Fathers and Sons
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Fathers and Sons
Thomas Babe, 1980
movie vs book
Walter Hill, 1995

At Wild Bill Hickok’s funeral, his friend Charley Prince explains his final days in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Calamity Jane mourns him especially.Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.