Question: Which novel was a 1997 thriller based on that starred an actor who played leading roles in over 50 films?
Sentence (from "Dead Silence (1997 film)"): The TV film starred James Garner as FBI hostage negotiator John Potter, Marlee Matlin as hostage teacher Melanie Charrol and Kim Coates as hostage-taker Theodore "Ted" Handy.
Relevant evidence: Yes