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Films and Television Programs Based on Books

Ever find out your favourite movie was actually a book before it hit the silver screen!? Ever wanted more context on a movie but didn't know it was on written paper before hand? Then this list is for you! From The Bone Collector to The Day After Tomorrow, check out these movies and books that are not commonly known to have been based after each other! Don't forget the popcorn with layered butter!

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Psycho
Robert Bloch. --
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The bridge over the river Kwai
Pierre Boulle ; translated by Xan Fielding.
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The sheep-pig
Dick King-Smith ; illustrated by Ann Kronheimer. --
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Inspiration for the film Babe

Babe
Universal Pictures presents a Kennedy Miller film ; produced by George Miller, Doug Mitchell & Bill Miller ; directed by Chris Noonan ; screenplay by George Miller & Chris Noonan. --
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Based on The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith

R.I.P.D.
Universal Pictures ; an Original Film/Dark Horse Entertainment production ; produced by Neal H. Moritz, Mike Richardson, Michael Fottrell ; directed by Robert Schwentke ; screenplay by Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi. --
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City of the Damned
story, Jeremy Barlow ; line art, Tony Parker ; colors, Michelle Madsen ; letters, Richard Starkings and Comicraft. --
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R.I.P.D.
script, Peter M. Lenkov ; pencils, Lucas Marangon ; inks, Randy Emberlin ; colors, Dave Nestelle ; letters, Steve Dutro. --
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Minority report
DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox present ; produced by Gerald R. Molen ... [et al.] ; sreenplay by Scott Frank and Jon Cohen ; directed by Steven Spielberg.
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