Was where a tangerine movie based on the book by edward bloor?

You're likely thinking of the movie "The Tangerine Man" (1969).

However, it was not based on a book by Edward Bloor. The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson and starred Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, and Antonio Sabato.

It's possible you're conflating this film with another, or perhaps there's a book with a similar title you're thinking of.

Do you have any other details about the book or movie you're thinking of?