From Goodfellas to Gangs of New York, some of Scorsese’s most acclaimed films are based on books.

The Wolf of Wall Street. The 2013 movie compared to the 2007 book
Martin Scorsese, 2013

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The Wolf of Wall Street
Jordan Belfort, 2007
Shutter Island. The 2010 movie compared to the 2003 book
Martin Scorsese, 2010

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Shutter Island
Dennis Lehane, 2003
Goodfellas. The 1990 movie compared to the 1985 book, Wiseguy
Martin Scorsese, 1990

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Wiseguy
Nicholas Pileggi, 1985
Casino. The 1995 movie compared to the 1995 book
Martin Scorsese, 1995

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Casino
Nicholas Pileggi, 1995
Gangs of New York. The 2002 movie compared to the 1927 book, The Gangs of New York
Martin Scorsese, 2002

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The Gangs of New York
Herbert Asbury, 1927
The Aviator. The 2004 movie compared to the 1993 book, Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
Martin Scorsese, 2004

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Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
Charles Higham, 1993
The Irishman. The 2019 movie compared to the 2004 book, I Heard You Paint Houses
Martin Scorsese, 2019

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I Heard You Paint Houses
Charles Brandt, 2004
Raging Bull. The 1980 movie compared to the 1970 book, Raging Bull: My Story
Martin Scorsese, 1980

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Raging Bull: My Story
Jake LaMotta, Peter Savage, Joseph Carter, 1970
Hugo. The 2011 movie compared to the 2007 book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Martin Scorsese, 2011

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Brian Selznick, 2007
Cape Fear. The 1991 movie compared to the 1957 book, The Executioners
Martin Scorsese, 1991

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The Executioners
John D. MacDonald, 1957
Silence. The 2016 movie compared to the 1966 book
Martin Scorsese, 2016

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Silence
Shūsaku Endō, 1966
Killers of the Flower Moon. The 2023 movie compared to the 2017 book
Martin Scorsese, 2023

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Killers of the Flower Moon
David Grann, 2017
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“As an author, you can’t expect a movie to be an illustration of the book. If that’s what you hope for, you shouldn’t sell the rights.”

BERNARD SCHLINK (Writer)