Movie · 1978
Is A Hunting Accident based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Hunting Accident is based on the book The Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov (1884).
The movie was released in 1978.
The book behind A Hunting Accident
The Shooting Party
by Anton Chekhov · first published 1884 · detective fiction
Novella by Anton Chekhov.
Common questions
Is A Hunting Accident based on a book?
Yes. A Hunting Accident is based on the book The Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov (1884).
Who wrote the book A Hunting Accident is based on?
The Shooting Party was written by Anton Chekhov and first published in 1884.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Shooting Party 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 Anton Chekhov's books
- Dark Eyes (film, 1987)
- The Lady with the Dog (film, 1960)
- An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano (film, 1977)
- The Seagull (film, 2018)
- Uncle Vanya (film, 1970)
- The Grasshopper (film, 1955)