Movie · 1964
Is A Fistful of Dollars based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Fistful of Dollars is based on the book Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (1927).
The movie was released in 1964.
The book behind A Fistful of Dollars
Red Harvest
by Dashiell Hammett · first published 1927 · noir fiction, crime fiction, detective fiction
Novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Other adaptations of Red Harvest
- Yojimbo (film, 1961)
Common questions
Is A Fistful of Dollars based on a book?
Yes. A Fistful of Dollars is based on the book Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett (1927).
Who wrote the book A Fistful of Dollars is based on?
Red Harvest was written by Dashiell Hammett and first published in 1927.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Red Harvest before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Dashiell Hammett's books
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1941)
- The Thin Man (film, 1934)
- No Good Deed (film, 2002)
- The Glass Key (film, 1942)
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1931)