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Barbarians at the Gate (1993) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 1993 · Directed by Glenn Jordan · Starring James Garner, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Riegert
Barbarians at the Gate (1993) TV Special: Cast and Details
The 1988 battle over a huge corporate takeover, told as a comic drama.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe TV film follows the book's events and characters, with a humorous tone.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the full financial detail. The film is a quick, entertaining summary.
What the book gives you
Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough
A classic of business journalism.
Who will like it: Readers who like business narratives.