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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Tony Curtis, ranked

Tony Curtis appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Spartacus or The Count of Monte-Cristo.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Tony Curtis 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.
Spartacus. Poster of the 1960 movie and cover of the 1951 book
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Spartacus
Howard Fast, 1951
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Spartacus
Stanley Kubrick, 1960

In the 1st century BC, the Roman Republic has slid into corruption, its menial work done by armies of slaves. When Spartacus is disarmed, his opponent, an African named Draba, spares his life in a burst of defiance and attacks the Roman audience, but is killed by an arena guard and Crassus.

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
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The Count of Monte-Cristo
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 Last Tycoon. Poster of the 1976 movie and cover of the 1941 book, The Love of the Last Tycoon
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The Love of the Last Tycoon
F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1941
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The Last Tycoon
Elia Kazan, 1976

Set in Hollywood during the 1930s, the movie revolves around the life of Monroe Stahr, a talented and influential film producer loosely based on the legendary producer Irving Thalberg. Stahr faces various challenges, including studio politics, love affairs, and the struggles of the Great Depression, all while trying to create successful movies.