Movie · 1959
Is Foma Gordeyev based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Foma Gordeyev is based on the book Foma Gordeyev by Maxim Gorky (1899).
The movie was released in 1959.
The book behind Foma Gordeyev
Common questions
Is Foma Gordeyev based on a book?
Yes. Foma Gordeyev is based on the book Foma Gordeyev by Maxim Gorky (1899).
Who wrote the book Foma Gordeyev is based on?
Foma Gordeyev was written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1899.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Foma Gordeyev 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 Maxim Gorky's books
- The Lower Depths (film, 1957)
- Mother (film, 1990)
- The Lower Depths (film, 1936)
- My universities (film, 1940)
- The Childhood of Maxim Gorky (film, 1938)
- Malva (film, 1957)