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Lord of the Flies (1990): Film vs Book
Film · 1990 · Directed by Harry Hook · Starring Balthazar Getty, Chris Furrh
About the film
A later version with American military cadets in place of English schoolboys.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookChanging the characters changes the tone and many details, even when the story's outline holds.
Read or watch first?
Read the original to see the English setting and the sharper voice.
What the book gives you
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
A compelling story that is hard to put down and easy to discuss. It sets your mind working on leadership, community and how groups organize themselves.
Who will like it: Readers who like fast, absorbing survival stories that spark lively discussion.