Book · 1929 · Southern Gothic

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner: every movie adaptation

Quick answer

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner (1929) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Sound and the Fury (1959), The Sound and the Fury (2014).

About The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury is a book by William Faulkner, first published in 1929 (original language: American English). Genre: Southern Gothic. The first screen adaptation was The Sound and the Fury in 1959; the most recent released one is The Sound and the Fury (2014).

1929 novel by William Faulkner.

Every adaptation of The Sound and the Fury

The Sound and the Fury

Movie · 1959 · United States · directed by Martin Ritt

1959 film by Martin Ritt.

The Sound and the Fury

Movie · 2014 · United States · directed by James Franco

2014 film directed by James Franco.

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Common questions

Has The Sound and the Fury been made into a movie?

Yes. The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner (1929) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Sound and the Fury (1959), The Sound and the Fury (2014).

Who wrote The Sound and the Fury?

The Sound and the Fury was written by William Faulkner and first published in 1929.

How many adaptations of The Sound and the Fury are there?

We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 movies.

Is a new The Sound and the Fury adaptation coming?

No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Sound and the Fury (2014).

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