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All the books by Richard Hooker adapted to cinema and television
Richard Hooker is known for being the author of the book MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors, first published in 1968, which was adapted to television by Larry Gelbart in 1972.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by Richard Hooker. 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.
MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors
Richard Hooker, 1968
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Larry Gelbart, 1972-1983
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.
MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors
Richard Hooker, 1968
movie vs book
Robert Altman, 1970
In 1951, the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in South Korea is assigned two new surgeons, Hawkeye Pierce and Duke Forrest, who arrive in a stolen Army Jeep. The three doctors have little respect for military protocol, having been drafted into the Army, and are prone to pranks, womanizing, and heavy drinking.