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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Paul Le Mat, ranked

Paul Le Mat appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Lonesome Dove: The Series or On Wings of Eagles.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Paul Le Mat 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.
American Graffiti. Poster of the 1973 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Complete American Graffiti
John Minahan, 1979
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American Graffiti
George Lucas, 1973

On their last evening of summer vacation in 1962, high school graduates and friends Curt Henderson and Steve Bolander meet two other friends, John Milner, the drag-racing king, and Terry The Toad Fields, in the parking lot of Mel’s Drive-In in Modesto, California. one of his friends tells him The Blonde is the wife of a local jeweler, but Curt does not believe it.

Lonesome Dove: The Series. Poster of the 1994 TV series and cover of the 1985 book, Lonesome Dove
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Lonesome Dove
Larry McMurtry, 1985
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Lonesome Dove: The Series
Brian Suskind, 1994-1995

The series focuses on the experiences and journey of Newt Call as he ventured into the world to carve out his own path. Newt became involved in significant events of the Western era and crossed paths with some of the legendary figures of the frontier.

On Wings of Eagles. Poster of the 1986 TV series and cover of the 1984 book
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On Wings of Eagles
Ken Follett, 1984
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On Wings of Eagles
Andrew V. McLaglen, 1986

The story is set during the Iranian Revolution (1978–1979). As Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is overthrown by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in the takeover of Iran, two executives of Electronic Data Systems, are arrested on false charges and then imprisoned. The head of the company, H. Ross Perot, travels to Tehran to negotiate for their release.