This Boy's Life. Poster of the 1993 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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This Boy's Life
Tobias Wolff, 1989
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Michael Caton-Jones, 1993

In the 1950s, nomadic and flaky Caroline Wolff wants to settle down and find a decent man to provide a better home for herself and her son, Tobias Toby Wolff. Dwight’s domineering personality is soon apparent, but Caroline remains with him, enduring several years of a dysfunctional relationship.


World Without End. Poster of the 2012 TV series and cover of the 2007 book
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World Without End
Ken Follett, 2007
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Michael Caton-Jones, 2012

Set in England during the 14th century, the series chronicles the lives of ordinary citizens. Edward III leads the nation into the Hundred Years’ War with France, while Europe faced the Black Death. Caris, a visionary woman, and her lover Merthin build a community that stands up to the crown and the church.


Memphis Belle. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Memphis Belle: A Novelization
Monte Merrick, 1990
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Michael Caton-Jones, 1990

In World War II, the youthful crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber known as the Memphis Belle bravely carries out 24 perilous bombing raids over Nazi-occupied Europe. Despite their tender ages, these courageous aviators take to the skies to defend their country, fully aware that the chances of one in three of them not making it back home are high. With just one more mission to complete before returning to the United States, the crew faces their most treacherous challenge yet.


The Jackal. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1971 book, The Day of the Jackal
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The Day of the Jackal
Frederick Forsyth, 1971
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Michael Caton-Jones, 1997

A joint operation between the FBI and the MVD leads to the death of the younger brother of an Azerbaijani mobster. This, coupled with documents recovered from his briefcase, leads the FBI and MVD to assume the target for the retaliatory hit is FBI Director Donald Brown.


Doc Hollywood. Poster of the 1991 movie and cover of the 1979 book, What? Dead... Again?
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What? Dead... Again?
Neil B. Shulman, 1979
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Michael Caton-Jones, 1991

Having completed his medical residency in a Washington, D.C. hospital, Dr. Benjamin Stone drives to Beverly Hills for a job interview with noted plastic surgeon. While passing through Grady, South Carolina, Ben smashes into a fence to avoid hitting a cow. The fence belongs to Judge Evans, who then sentences him to 32 hours of community service at the town’s medical clinic.