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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Phil Joanou, ranked
Phil Joanou, known for works such as The Punisher: Dirty Laundry or Heaven's Prisoners, 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 Phil Joanou 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 Punisher
Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., Ross Andru, 1974
movie vs comic book
Phil Joanou, 2012
In a run-down neighborhood, Frank Castle wakes up and exits his van to get his laundry done. Minutes later, a boy named DeShawn crosses through the neighborhood and is harassed by the gang while Goldtooth offers him an opportunity to sell drugs for them. When DeShawn refuses, the gang members begin to mug him.
Heaven's Prisoners
James Lee Burke, 1988
movie vs book
Phil Joanou, 1996
Dave Robicheaux, a seasoned New Orleans police officer, eventually renounces the badge and begins a new life with his wife on a swamp. However, he returns to the conflict after a strange plane crash when his family is brutally threatened.