Movie · 1954
Is Carmen Jones based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Carmen Jones is based on the works Carmen by Prosper Mérimée (1847) and Carmen Jones.
The movie was released in 1954.
The book behind Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
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1943 Broadway musical with music by Georges Bizet (orchestrated for Broadway by Robert Russell Bennett) and lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Other adaptations of Carmen
- Burlesque on Carmen (film, 1915)
- Carmen (film, 1983)
- Carmen (film, 1984)
- The Loves of Carmen (film, 1948)
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (film, 2005)
- Carmen (film, 1915)
Common questions
Is Carmen Jones based on a book?
Yes. Carmen Jones is based on the works Carmen by Prosper Mérimée (1847) and Carmen Jones.
Who wrote the book Carmen Jones is based on?
Carmen was written by Prosper Mérimée and first published in 1847.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Carmen 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 Prosper Mérimée's books
- The Golden Coach (film, 1952)
- La bête (film, 1975)
- Carmen (film, 2003)
- The Marriage of the Bear (film, 1925)
- Carmen (film, 1915)
- Carmen (film, 1918)