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James Clavell: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
James Clavell has 2 books adapted into 3 TV shows and movies.
About James Clavell's books on screen
James Clavell has 2 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 1962 to 1975. Together they have become 2 TV series and 1 movie. The first adaptation was King Rat (1965), and the most recent released one is Shōgun (2024). The most adapted is Shōgun, with 2 screen versions. Series: The Asian Saga.
James Clavell books with adaptations, in publication order
TV shows and movies based on James Clavell's books
Common questions
How many James Clavell books have been made into movies or TV shows?
2 books have been adapted into 3 TV shows and movies.
What was the first James Clavell adaptation?
King Rat, released in 1965, a movie based on King Rat.
Is a new James Clavell adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Shōgun.
Which James Clavell book has the most adaptations?
Shōgun, with 2 TV and movie versions.