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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Steven Bauer, ranked

Steven Bauer appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Scarface or Primal Fear.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 4 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Steven Bauer 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.
Scarface. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the 1929 book
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Scarface
Armitage Trail, 1929
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Scarface
Brian De Palma, 1983

In 1980, Cuban refugee and ex-convict Tony Montana arrives in Miami, Florida, as part of the Mariel boatlift, where he is sent to a refugee camp with friends Manny Ray, Angel, and Chi Chi. Angel is dismembered with a chainsaw, while Manny and Chi Chi rescue Tony and kill the Colombians.

Scarface. Poster of the 1983 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Scarface
Paul Monette, 1983
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Scarface
Brian De Palma, 1983

In 1980, Cuban refugee and ex-convict Tony Montana arrives in Miami, Florida, as part of the Mariel boatlift, where he is sent to a refugee camp with friends Manny Ray, Angel, and Chi Chi. Angel is dismembered with a chainsaw, while Manny and Chi Chi rescue Tony and kill the Colombians.

Primal Fear. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Primal Fear
William Diehl, 1992
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Primal Fear
Gregory Hoblit, 1996

Martin Vail is a Chicago defense attorney who loves the spotlight, and does everything that he can to get his high-profile clients acquitted on legal technicalities. Vail jumps at the chance to represent the young man, pro bono. During his meetings at the County jail with Stampler, Vail comes to believe that his client is innocent, much to the chagrin of Vail’s former lover, prosecutor Janet Venable.

Sword of Gideon. Poster of the 1986 movie and cover of the 1984 book, Vengeance
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Vengeance
George Jonas, 1984
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Sword of Gideon
Michael Anderson, 1986

The movie follows a specially selected Mossad team tasked with tracking down the terrorists responsible for the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes.