Movie · 1999
Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on the book Captain Pantoja and the Special Service by Mario Vargas Llosa (1973).
The movie was released in 1999.
The book behind Captain Pantoja and the Special Services
Captain Pantoja and the Special Service
by Mario Vargas Llosa · first published 1973 · comic novel, social fiction
1973 novel by Mario Vargas Llosa.
Common questions
Is Captain Pantoja and the Special Services based on a book?
Yes. Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on the book Captain Pantoja and the Special Service by Mario Vargas Llosa (1973).
Who wrote the book Captain Pantoja and the Special Services is based on?
Captain Pantoja and the Special Service was written by Mario Vargas Llosa and first published in 1973.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Captain Pantoja and the Special Service 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 Mario Vargas Llosa's books
- Tune in Tomorrow (film, 1990)
- The City and the Dogs (film, 1985)
- Travesuras de la niña mala (TV, 2022)