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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Will Wright, ranked
Will Wright appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as Cape Fear or The Wayward Bus.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Will Wright 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.
The Executioners
John D. MacDonald, 1957
movie vs book
J. Lee Thompson, 1962
In Southeast Georgia in 1962, after spending eight years in prison for rape, Max Cady is released. Cady begins to stalk and subtly threaten Bowden’s family. A friend of Bowden, Police Chief Mark Dutton, attempts to intervene on Bowden’s behalf, but he cannot prove Cady guilty of any crime.
The Wayward Bus
John Steinbeck, 1947
movie vs book
Victor Vicas, 1957
Alice Chicoy is the wife of driver Johnny. He owns a small, rundown bus that makes side trips. Alice is the owner of a little restaurant and likes liquor a bit too much. Unhappy with what has become of her life, she decides to surprise her husband midway through his bus trip.