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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Philippe Noiret, ranked

Philippe Noiret appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Il Postino or Coup de Torchon.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Philippe Noiret 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.
Il Postino. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1985 book, The Postman
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The Postman
Antonio Skármeta, 1985
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Il Postino
Michael Radford, Massimo Troisi, 1994

In 1950, Pablo Neruda, the famous Chilean poet, is exiled to a small island in Italy for political reasons. His wife accompanies him. On the island, a local, Mario Ruoppolo, is dissatisfied with being a fisherman like his father. Mario looks for other work and is hired as a temporary postman, with Neruda as his only customer. He uses his bicycle to hand deliver Neruda’s mail.

Coup de Torchon. Poster of the 1981 movie and cover of the 1964 book, Pop. 1280
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Pop. 1280
Jim Thompson, 1964
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Coup de Torchon
Bertrand Tavernier, 1981

In 1938 in the french West Africa, Lucien Cordier is a weak and corrupted policeman despised by the local bad boys. His wife is openly cheating on him and he hasn’t got any self-respect anymore. But when comes the occasion, his revenge will be terrible.