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Manhunter (1986): Film vs Book
Film · 1986 · Directed by Michael Mann · Starring William Petersen, Brian Cox
About the film
An FBI investigator who can think like a killer is pulled back for one more hunt.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe cool, stylish film follows the main line of the novel and keeps its sense of hunt and psychology, though it changes the names and a few details.
Read or watch first?
The book has more detail about the investigation and the characters' lives.
What the book gives you
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
A tense, atmospheric story of pursuit that keeps you on edge to the last page.
Who will like it: Readers who like sharp crime thrillers with an unforgettable villain.