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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Roger Sloman, ranked

Roger Sloman appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Small Island or Beowulf.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Roger Sloman 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.
Small Island. Poster of the 2009 TV series and cover of the 2004 book
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Small Island
Andrea Levy, 2004
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Small Island
John Alexander, 2009

Andrea Levys award-winning novel is poignantly adapted in this exploration of the lives of two couples, one Jamaican and the other English, whose lives become intertwined in post-World War II Britain, during a crucial time in the relationship between the two countries. This story is filled with tender emotions, sparkling wit, and is about missed opportunities and missed connections, compassion, and the unshakable optimism in the face of insurmountable barriers.

Beowulf. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 900 book
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Beowulf
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Beowulf
Graham Baker, 1999

A castle-like outpost comes under attack by a creature, named Grendel, on a nightly basis. However, it refuses to attack the border lord Hrothgar. One of the outpost’s residents, Pendra, escapes the following morning but is captured by a rival siege line who intend to kill her to prevent the outpost’s evil from spreading.