Movie · 1966

Is Follow Me, Boys! based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Follow Me, Boys! is based on the book God and My Country by MacKinlay Kantor (1954).

The movie was released in 1966.

The book behind Follow Me, Boys!

God and My Country

by MacKinlay Kantor · first published 1954

Novel by MacKinlay Kantor.

Common questions

Is Follow Me, Boys! based on a book?

Yes. Follow Me, Boys! is based on the book God and My Country by MacKinlay Kantor (1954).

Who wrote the book Follow Me, Boys! is based on?

God and My Country was written by MacKinlay Kantor and first published in 1954.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read God and My Country before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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