Movie · 1931
Is Black Coffee based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Black Coffee is based on the book Black Coffee by Agatha Christie (1929).
The movie was released in 1931.
The book behind Black Coffee
Black Coffee
by Agatha Christie · first published 1929
Play by the British crime-fiction author Agatha Christie.
Common questions
Is Black Coffee based on a book?
Yes. Black Coffee is based on the book Black Coffee by Agatha Christie (1929).
Who wrote the book Black Coffee is based on?
Black Coffee was written by Agatha Christie and first published in 1929.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Black Coffee 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 Agatha Christie's books
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 1974)
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 2017)
- Witness for the Prosecution (film, 1957)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV, 1989)
- Death on the Nile (film, 1978)
- Death on the Nile (film, 2022)