I am currently rereading this book and checked to see if anyone had ever made a film version. They had not. With all the adaptations being put out from books why do you think no one has ever turned Catcher in the Rye into a movie?
2007-11-21 05:17:57 · 11 answers · asked by The Gay Argentian Seal 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Over Salinger's dead body!
He is very adament that Catcher is never made into a film. He has no faith in Hollywood to do his book justice (and given the crap that's being made, who can blame him?). I heard he was approcached many times and he would not give up the rights. Then someone suggested that HE write the screenplay and he said absolutely not. His wishes are so well-known, that you will also never find a movie that is even "loosely based" on the book.
2007-11-21 06:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by YSIC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is one of the most important books in my life. I think I would be upset to see it remade into a film. I cannot imagine anyone being able to portray Holden in such a way that would make it keep it's meaning.
While we are on the subjects, I do think "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was brilliantly remade on screen.
2007-11-21 05:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by downedengine 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that those who have the copyright on the book will not allow it.
I do think it's a very fine book, and would make a good movie, but like the song says, 'we can't always get what we want.' Wish we could, though.
2007-11-21 05:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by LK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
catcher in the rye is too amazing to be made into a film
2007-11-21 05:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know. It deserves to be made into a movie. However, none of today's actors and actresses could really portray the parts. They're all too shallow.
2007-11-21 05:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with those who said it's related to copyright. But also, it's an important book, not because of what happens, but because of Holden's perceptions about what happens. That'd be hard to get across in a movie.
2007-11-21 08:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My guess is that JD Salinger hasn't sold the rights. The one time he did allow one of his stories to be adapted, it was so badly done that he hasn't allowed the filming of any other of his works.
2007-11-21 05:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
J.D. Sallenger will not give the permission. Many directors have strived to get his copyrights.
Go to my souce for exact info.
2007-11-21 10:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by Kristennn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Holden Caulfield is a very pessimistic and cynical character.
2007-11-21 05:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by DannyK 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't know but i wish they would!
2007-11-21 05:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by allieshedron 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋