From Goodfellas to Gangs of New York, some of Scorsese’s most acclaimed films are based on books.
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Scorsese’s faithful and brilliant cinematic book adaptations
Martin Scorsese has adapted many books into films throughout his career. From Goodfellas to Gangs of New York to his most recent movie Killers of the Flower Moon, some of his most acclaimed and successful films are based on literary works. All these adaptations are often praised for their faithfulness to the source material, as well as their cinematic brilliance. Scorsese's work has helped to elevate the art of film adaptation and has shown that books and movies can be equally powerful and compelling forms of storytelling. (17 TITLES)