Movie · 2004
Is Arsène Lupin based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Arsène Lupin is based on the works The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc (1909) and The Countess of Cagliostro by Maurice Leblanc (1924).
The Hollow Needle is part of the Arsène Lupin literary series series.
The movie was released in 2004.
The book behind Arsène Lupin
The Hollow Needle
by Maurice Leblanc · first published 1909 · crime fiction, detective fiction
1909 novel by Maurice Leblanc.
The Countess of Cagliostro
by Maurice Leblanc · first published 1924 · crime fiction, detective fiction
Book by Maurice Leblanc.
Arsène Lupin literary series: books by publication date
- Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907)
- The Hollow Needle (1909)
- 813 (1910)
- The Confessions of Arsene Lupin (1913)
- The Shell Shard (1916)
- The Golden Triangle (1918)
- The Island of Thirty Coffins (1919)
- The Teeth of the Tiger (1921)
- The Eight Strokes of the Clock (1923)
- The Countess of Cagliostro (1924)
- The Damsel With Green Eyes (1927)
- The Mystery of The Green Ruby (1931)
- The Woman with Two Smiles (1933)
- The Return of Arsene Lupin (1934)
- The Revenge of The Countess of Cagliostro (1935)
- The Billions of Arsène Lupin (1941)
- The Last Love of Arsene Lupin (2012)
Common questions
Is Arsène Lupin based on a book?
Yes. Arsène Lupin is based on the works The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc (1909) and The Countess of Cagliostro by Maurice Leblanc (1924).
Who wrote the book Arsène Lupin is based on?
The Hollow Needle was written by Maurice Leblanc and first published in 1909.
Is The Hollow Needle part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Arsène Lupin literary series series (3 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Hollow Needle 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 Maurice Leblanc's books
- Arsène Lupin contra Sherlock Holmes (film, 1910)