Movie · 1964
Is Cyrano and d'Artagnan based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Cyrano and d'Artagnan is based on the works The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) and Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (1897).
The Three Musketeers is book 1 of the D'Artagnan Romances series.
The movie was released in 1964.
The book behind Cyrano and d'Artagnan
The Three Musketeers
by Alexandre Dumas · first published 1844 · serialized fiction, adventure fiction
1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas.
Cyrano de Bergerac
by Edmond Rostand · first published 1897 · comedy
Play written in 1897 by Edmond Rostand.
D'Artagnan Romances: books in order
- The Three Musketeers (1844)
- Twenty Years After (1845)
- The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later (1847)
Other adaptations of The Three Musketeers
- The Three Musketeers (film, 2011)
- The Three Musketeers (film, 1973)
- The Three Musketeers (film, 1993)
- Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (film, 2004)
- The Four Musketeers (film, 1974)
- The Musketeer (film, 2001)
Common questions
Is Cyrano and d'Artagnan based on a book?
Yes. Cyrano and d'Artagnan is based on the works The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) and Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand (1897).
Who wrote the book Cyrano and d'Artagnan is based on?
The Three Musketeers was written by Alexandre Dumas and Edmond Rostand and first published in 1844.
Is The Three Musketeers part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the D'Artagnan Romances series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Three Musketeers, book 1 of The Three Musketeers. 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 Alexandre Dumas's books
- The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 2002)
- Cyrano de Bergerac (film, 1990)
- Ezel (TV, 2009)
- La Reine Margot (film, 1994)
- Cyrano de Bergerac (film, 1950)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 2024)