Equus Movies & Media Adaptations

Equus Media Adaptations

Equus was adapted into a film in 1977 by United Artists and directed by Sidney Lumet. Shaffer's script received an Academy Award nomination for best screenplay based on material from another medium. The film also received Academy Award nominations for best actor (Richard Burton portraying Dr. Dysart) and best supporting actor (Peter Firth as Alan).

A BBC sound recording of Equus was made in 1984 (distributed in the United States by Audio-Forum).