Famous films that were originally theatrical productions (10 photos)

Many people believe that theater and cinema are almost the same concepts. Both there are scenes with actors acting according to pre-written literature. Like, the difference is only in small things, for example: in theatrical conventions and moving scenery in the background. However, these are completely different entities, and a play and a film script are markedly different types of literature from each other. And not every film actor can prove himself on the theater stage. Cinema and theater are two independent worlds in art. However, some talented directors and screenwriters can transform plays into film scripts and make excellent films based on them. Let's look at films that were originally theatrical productions.

Fairyland (2004)





The film is based on Allan Knee's play The Man Who Was Peter Pan (1998).

Chicago (2002)



The film is based on John Kander's 1975 musical of the same name, which was itself based on Maureen Dallas Watkins' 1926 play of the same name.

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)





The film is based on Alfred Uhry's 1987 play of the same name, for which he won a Pulitzer Prize.

Father (2020)



The film is based on Florian Zeller's 2012 play of the same name. The author himself directed the film, and it was his directorial debut.

Ides of March (2011)



The film is based on Beau Willimon's play Farragut North (2008).

The Crucible (1996)



The film is based on Arthur Miller's 1953 play of the same name. The main role was played by perfectionist actor Daniel Day-Lewis.

Frost v. Nixon (2008)



The film is based on Peter Morgan's 2007 play of the same name.

Fences (2016)



The film is based on August Wilson's 1987 play of the same name, for which the author received a Pulitzer Prize. He also wrote the script for the film right before his death. Denzel Washington directed and starred.

Doubt (2008)



The film is based on the play Doubt, a Parable (2004) by John Patrick Shanley. The playwright received the Pulitzer Prize for it and himself became the screenwriter and director of the film.

Two Popes (2019)



The film is based on the play Dad (2017), written by Anthony McCarten. He also wrote the script for the film.