thumb|right|Hopkins as Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs|225x225px Red Dragon was first adapted to film in 1986 as the Michael Mann film Manhunter, although the spelling of Lecter's name was changed to "Lecktor". He was played by actor Brian Cox. Cox based his performance on Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel.
thumb|right|hopkins as lecter in the silence of the lambs|225x225px red dragon was first adapted to film in 1986 as the michael mann film manhunter although the spelling of lecter's name was changed to "lecktor" he was played by actor brian cox cox based his performance on scottish serial killer peter manuel