I remember that they made a mini-series out of in the early 80's. I think I also heard the radio adaptation.
As far as the movie sucking, it would have to go a long way to win my award for the worst movie adaptation of an SF novel. That award goes to
Dune (1984), the movie version not the mini-series.
Its amazing how badly something with a good cast and great source material can get.
Dino DiLaurentis has made some over-budget flops before, but the difference between the raw materials and final result in Dune is simply astounding.
They should show this movie to every class in filmaking as what NOT to do.
Anyway, I doubt that Hitchiker will sink to that level. It's too bad they couldn't get Peter Jackson for the job. It sounds like a project he could do really well.
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