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Advise & Consent (1962): Film vs Book
Film · 1962 · Directed by Otto Preminger · Starring Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton
About the film
A Senate fight over a controversial nominee for Secretary of State exposes a secret from his past.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's political manoeuvres and its theme of loyalty, with a stagey, serious look.
Read or watch first?
The novel is detailed and absorbing for readers who enjoy politics.
What the book gives you
Advise and Consent by Allen Drury
A gripping, clearly told story of a Senate fight with plenty of tension.
Who will like it: Readers who like political dramas about power and principle.