Movie · 1940
Is Der Postmeister based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Der Postmeister is based on the book The Stationmaster by Alexander Pushkin (1831).
The movie was released in 1940.
The book behind Der Postmeister
Common questions
Is Der Postmeister based on a book?
Yes. Der Postmeister is based on the book The Stationmaster by Alexander Pushkin (1831).
Who wrote the book Der Postmeister is based on?
The Stationmaster was written by Alexander Pushkin and first published in 1831.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Stationmaster 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 Alexander Pushkin's books
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1910)
- The Queen of Spades (film, 1916)
- The Eagle (film, 1925)
- Onegin (film, 1999)
- Ruslan and Ludmila (film, 1972)
- The Tale of Tsar Saltan (film, 1967)