Shogun. Poster of the 1980 TV series and cover of the 1975 book, Shōgun
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Shogun
James Clavell, 1975
TV series vs book
Jerry London, 1980

John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, finds himself in a predicament when his vessel crashes on the Japanese coast in the early 17th century. Forced to navigate the complex political landscape, he becomes entangled in a power struggle between Toranaga and Ishido, the two most influential figures in Japan at the time. As they vie for the coveted title of Shogun, Blackthorne becomes a key player in a war that will determine the ultimate wielder of power.


Shogun. Poster of the 1980 movie and cover of the 1975 book, Shōgun
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Shogun
James Clavell, 1975
movie vs book
Jerry London, 1980

John Blackthorne, an English ship pilot, finds himself in a predicament when his vessel crashes on the Japanese coast in the early 17th century. Forced to navigate the complex political landscape, he becomes entangled in a power struggle between Toranaga and Ishido, the two most influential figures in Japan at the time. As they vie for the coveted title of Shogun, Blackthorne becomes a key player in a war that will determine the ultimate wielder of power.


The Three Musketeers. Poster of the 1973 movie and cover of the 1844 book
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The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
movie vs book
Richard Lester, 1973

Having learned swordsmanship from his father, the young country bumpkin d’Artagnan arrives in Paris with dreams of becoming a king’s musketeer. D’Artagnan sides with the musketeers in the ensuing street fight and becomes their ally in opposition to the Cardinal, who wishes to increase his already considerable power over the king, Louis XIII.


The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1844 book, The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
movie vs book
Richard Lester, 1974

During the Anglo-French War (1627–1629), Cardinal Richelieu continues the machinations he began in The Three Musketeers by ordering the Count de Rochefort to kidnap Constance Bonancieux, dressmaker to the Queen Anne of France. The evil Milady de Winter, who wants revenge on junior musketeer d’Artagnan, seduces him to keep him occupied.


The Towering Inferno. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1974 book, The Glass Inferno
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The Glass Inferno
Thomas N. Scortia, Frank M. Robinson, 1974
movie vs book
John Guillermin, 1974

Architect Doug Roberts returns to San Francisco for the dedication of the Glass Tower, which he designed for developer James Duncan. The Tower, 1,688 feet tall and 138 stories, is the world’s tallest building. During testing, an electrical short starts an undetected fire on the 81st floor just after another such short occurs in the main utility room.


The Towering Inferno. Poster of the 1974 movie and cover of the 1973 book, The Tower
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The Tower
Richard Martin Stern, 1973
movie vs book
John Guillermin, 1974

Architect Doug Roberts returns to San Francisco for the dedication of the Glass Tower, which he designed for developer James Duncan. The Tower, 1,688 feet tall and 138 stories, is the world’s tallest building. During testing, an electrical short starts an undetected fire on the 81st floor just after another such short occurs in the main utility room.


The Count of Monte-Cristo. Poster of the 1975 movie and cover of the 1844 book, The Count of Monte Cristo
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
movie vs book
David Greene, 1975

Edmond Dantès is a young man who is unjustly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. After escaping from prison, Dantès discovers a treasure that enables him to reinvent himself as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. He then sets out to take revenge on those who wronged him, while also trying to win back the love of his life.


The Bourne Identity. Poster of the 1988 TV series and cover of the 1980 book
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The Bourne Identity
Robert Ludlum, 1980
TV series vs book
Roger Young, 1988

An unconscious man is washed ashore on the beach of a small French village during a heavy storm. A retired doctor takes care of the unconscious stranger. When the mysterious man recovers, he can’t remember a thing. He does not know his name, he does not know where his flashback memories come from, and he does not know why the access code for an anonymous Swiss bank account is implanted in his thigh. As he seeks his own identity, things quickly become dangerous.