Movie · 2006
Is Alatriste based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Alatriste is based on the book series Captain Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
The movie was released in 2006.
The book series behind Alatriste
Captain Alatriste
Book series by Arturo Pérez-Reverte · cloak and dagger novel
Novel series by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Captain Alatriste: books in order
- The Captain Alatriste (1996)
- Purity of Blood (1997)
- The Sun over Breda (1998)
- The King's Gold (2000)
- The Cavalier in the Yellow Doublet (2003)
- Pirates of the Levant (2006)
- The Bridge of the Assassins (2011)
- Mission in Paris (2025)
Common questions
Is Alatriste based on a book?
Yes. Alatriste is based on the book series Captain Alatriste by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Who wrote the book Alatriste is based on?
Captain Alatriste was written by Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Captain Alatriste, book 1 of Captain Alatriste. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Arturo Pérez-Reverte's books
- The Ninth Gate (film, 1999)
- La Reina del Sur (TV, 2011)
- Queen of the South (TV, 2016)
- The Man from Rome (film, 2022)