Compromising Positions was made into a motion picture in 1985 (a Warner Brothers Production, directed by Frank Perry). Susan Isaacs wrote the screenplay and, although she could not render the complexity of her novel, she turned the detective story into a fastpaced and humorous film. The movie starred an impressive array of quality actors and actresses, with Susan Sarrandon as the protagonist, Edward Herrman as the husband, Raul Julia as the detective, and Judith Ivey, Deborah Rush, Mary Beth Hurt, and Anne De Salvo in strong supporting roles. The film received enthusiastic reviews and was even rated "extraordinary" by the Screening Committee of the National Board Ratings.