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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Ralph Meeker, ranked
Ralph Meeker appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Paths of Glory or The Dirty Dozen.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Ralph Meeker 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.
Paths of Glory
Humphrey Cobb, 1935
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Stanley Kubrick, 1957
The film begins with a voiceover describing the trench warfare situation of World War I up to 1916. Mireau leaves the detailed planning of the attack to Colonel Dax of the 701st regiment, despite Dax’s protests that the only result of the attack will be to weaken the French Army with heavy losses for no benefit.
The Dirty Dozen
E.M. Nathanson, 1965
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Robert Aldrich, 1967
In March 1944, OSS officer Major John Reisman is ordered by the commander of ADSEC in Great Britain, Major General Sam Worden, to undertake Project Amnesty: During their training the prisoners are psychoanalyzed by Captain Kinder who warns Reisman that they would all quite likely kill him if given the chance; and rapist/killer Maggott is by far the most dangerous.